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Originally Posted by Valiant
This..
If they do interfere they need to be fired..
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Originally Posted by Guru
That is a load of horseshit. The refs aren't there to control the pace of the game they are there to call penalties and make sure rules are followed. I am not aware of any rules regarding how fast you get up to the line only the fact that you have 35 seconds to get up there. if a team wants to speed that up and get up there in 10 seconds then the defense needs to adjust to that as well as the refs. if the refs intentionally try to slow them down then the NFL is allowing them to be way too big a part of the game. I already hate that the refs get to be named and take advantage of their camera time. This would be intentionally trying to involve themselves in the outcome of a game.
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That said, I have no problem with the refs bearing down on formation penalties, false starts, QB head fakes, etc. If the team can't manage a disciplined start of play at accelerated pace, they deserve to reap the whirlwind.