Replacement refs gave away a Saints TD

Utah_Saint · 08-07-2012, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

How can the NFL, one of the most money making-est franchises and pastime's in the WORLD, NOT pay professional wages to their on-field Referees, who are almost as visible as the players themselves on the field?

I'm just blown away by this.

I've read the real issue is the ref's pensions. The league wants to do away with the pensions and change over to a 401K (or something similar).

But I agree with you 100%. The league, with billions in revenue, should be able to give these guys compensation packages appropriate for skilled professionals. It seems every few years the league is trying to low ball these guys in some way or another.

Halo · 08-07-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I've read the real issue is the ref's pensions. The league wants to do away with the pensions and change over to a 401K (or something similar).

But I agree with you 100%. The league, with billions in revenue, should be able to give these guys compensation packages appropriate for skilled professionals. It seems every few years the league is trying to low ball these guys in some way or another.

Pensions? I think these guys get PINCHED for pennies compared to player contracts and owners revenue. Totally agree with you Utah, but the fact that the NFL cheapens the value of known commodity like their refs sickens me.

NFL is becoming the poster child for irresponsible business ownership and unfair practices.

08-07-2012, 11:17 AM	#1
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Originally Posted by Halo How can the NFL, one of the most money making-est franchises and pastime's in the WORLD, NOT pay professional wages to their on-field Referees, who are almost as visible as the players themselves on the field? I'm just blown away by this. I've read the real issue is the ref's pensions. The league wants to do away with the pensions and change over to a 401K (or something similar). But I agree with you 100%. The league, with billions in revenue, should be able to give these guys compensation packages appropriate for skilled professionals. It seems every few years the league is trying to low ball these guys in some way or another. Rugby Saint II and sharke like this.

08-07-2012, 11:28 AM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I've read the real issue is the ref's pensions. The league wants to do away with the pensions and change over to a 401K (or something similar). But I agree with you 100%. The league, with billions in revenue, should be able to give these guys compensation packages appropriate for skilled professionals. It seems every few years the league is trying to low ball these guys in some way or another. Pensions? I think these guys get PINCHED for pennies compared to player contracts and owners revenue. Totally agree with you Utah, but the fact that the NFL cheapens the value of known commodity like their refs sickens me. NFL is becoming the poster child for irresponsible business ownership and unfair practices. ScottF likes this.

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