COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT: Jerry Frump has refereed college football for 40 years. But this summer, when the NFL announced it was …
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I Was a Replacement Ref: Inside the NFL’s 7 Weirdest Weeks
Jerry Frump, a banker who lives in the Chicago area, has refereed college football for 30 years. But this summer, when the NFL announced it was looking into casting replacements, he jumped at the chance – putting his …
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You Lose, NFL: Why the Referee Lockout Has to End
Confusion and comedy on Monday Night Football is the tipping point: players, coaches and fans can no longer tolerate the NFL lockout.
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Will Replacement Refs Put NFL Players’ Safety at Risk?
The NFL has pushed for player safety improvements. Yet, because of a labor dispute, the league is locking out its referees. Why this could be a dangerous call.
