New York Post Cover: The Replacement Referees Are Blind

“Blind refs ruining America’s game.” Not a bad sub-head. Not at all.

The latest on the story that is damaging the NFL brand – inelastic demand be damned – there’s no news. Owners apparently don’t want to cave to the pension-seeking part-timers. Goodell continues to take fire from across the country. Bob Costas was on the Today Show discussing the scabs (Tuesday, it was Peter King).

And yes, we’ll probably have 10 more replacement official posts today. Including the Bill Belichick fine, which is expected to be announced at some point. Mike Freeman reported the figure is expected to be $50,000.

Oh, and because we forgot to post this during the frenzy Tuesday, here’s Aaron Rodgers angrily shoving (tapping?) a cameraman after the refs handed Seattle the victory.

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25 Responses to “New York Post Cover: The Replacement Referees Are Blind”

Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:19 AM

DOGGIE!

Oh, and because we forgot to post this during the frenzy Tuesday, here’s Aaron Rodgers angrily shoving (tapping?) a cameraman after the refs handed Seattle the victory.

SCANDAL

VladimirCrouton Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:26 AM

“My Grandkids” is much worse than “The Children.” Fuck that show.

s1rweeze Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:32 AM

“Angrily shoving.” Okay.

johndewar Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:40 AM

Oh, and because we forgot to post this during the frenzy Tuesday, here’s Aaron Rodgers angrily shoving (tapping?) a cameraman after the refs handed Seattle the victory.

Ah, that wasn’t that bad. That sort of thing, with athletes telling or directing camera people out of their personal space, probably happens more than we know.

cracker jack Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Cameraman was probably a cancer patient

NDub Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:47 AM

YELLOW LABS ARE AWESOME

ohheelyeah Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:48 AM

here’s Aaron Rodgers angrily shoving

link?

VladimirCrouton Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:48 AM

What does Aaron Rodgers have against video cameras?

Dougb0001 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Belichick did much worse to a camera man after they blew the AFC title game to
indy

Walking Underwear Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Kenny rogers coukd teach aaron a thing ir two

Walking Underwear Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:51 AM

Phone

mizerle06 is sarah phillips Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:53 AM

YELLOW LABS ARE AWESOME

serious, possibly stupid, question: what’s the difference between a yellow lab and a golden retreiver?

Dougb0001 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:54 AM

correction it was a win over the jets when he grabbed a cameraman…it was security that threw the camera guy down after the indy game

PeerLessPrices Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Phone

Just use the mobile site, brah

ohheelyeah Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:59 AM

miz – mainly in coat length, size, and a little bit of training disposition. There are some generalizations here, but this link is a pretty good start

NDub Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:59 AM

serious, possibly stupid, question: what’s the difference between a yellow lab and a golden retreiver?

Goldens have much more hair and it’s very soft. Yellows have essentially a water-proof coat and it’s coarse. Everything else is pretty much the same, although Yellows can have two different types of noses (narrow, square) and Goldens have more narrow.

Nada Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:01 AM

here’s Aaron Rodgers angrily shoving (tapping?) a cameraman

I think even “tapping” might be overkill.

mizerle06 is sarah phillips Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:01 AM

miz – mainly in coat length, size, and a little bit of training disposition. There are some generalizations here, but this link is a pretty good start

Goldens have much more hair and it’s very soft. Yellows have essentially a water-proof coat and it’s coarse. Everything else is pretty much the same, although Yellows can have two different types of noses (narrow, square) and Goldens have more narrow.

jeebus. I seriously thought they were the same dog until just now.

cracker jack Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:01 AM

correction it was a win over the jets when he grabbed a cameraman…

The story was that he would totally diss Mangini and all the cameras trying to get in his way were definitely trying to make that happen.. so he shoves them out of the way and goes in for the big bear hug. Classic Belichick.

Nada Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:04 AM

Belichick did much worse to a camera man after they blew the AFC title game to indy

If the refs screw the Pats again, Belichik will have “football reseacher” Ernie Adams take care of them, the way he’s “taking care” of Wes Welker’s career right now.

What, you think that shadowy guy was really just researching football?

ohheelyeah Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:04 AM

There are even differences within the Lab gene pool. Look at these ‘english’ labs. You don’t see them as often as you see the other variety, but damn if these dogs dont look much more majestic. Block heads, big bodies, and just much more “umpf” than the regular variety.

NDub Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:05 AM

jeebus. I seriously thought they were the same dog until just now.

They’re both fucking awesome, though.

AssaultWithAConcreteDildo Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Does anyone find Deadspin’s coverage of the ref situation especially tiresome, even for them? They’re clearly more worked up about the perceived political undercurrents of the issue when I just want the damn product to be good.

Career High Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:24 AM

There are even differences within the Lab gene pool. Look at these ‘english’ labs. You don’t see them as often as you see the other variety, but damn if these dogs dont look much more majestic.

I don’t know, those dogs look a little chunky to me. But this is coming from a Rhodesian Ridgeback owner. I guess I prefer the slim muscular look.

Walking Underwear Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:34 AM

buncha bestialists up in here