More full-time refs coming

[Galeb]

LOL!! You compared training for being an NFL referee to training for combat, but *I'm* the one grasping at straws??? LOLOL!!!

Bottom line is this (and this will be my last comment on the matter): No matter how many ridiculous, inane analogies you come up with, having X full time refs is not going to improve the quality of officiating in the NFL. Other sports have full time refs/umps and their officiating is still atrocious. Prepare to be disappointed.

Armed forces have spent more on training in "non-live" situations than any other type of organization in history. Such a large sample size makes it an excellent analogy as far as "non-live" training goes for almost any discipline. Your focus on that comparison merely displays your lack of confidence in your own position.

That said, it's not nearly as absurd as the notion that NFL refs can't effectively train with those who just miss the cut getting into the NFL.

Just to clarify, until the NFL FO is dedicated to putting the best possible product on the field, whether refs are full time or part time makes no real difference.

 

[borg]

People who dedicate themselves to their craft tend to produce a far superior product to those who do it on the side. That said, the NFL FO corruption will seep into officiating regardless of whether the refs are full time or part time.

Full time MLB umps have yet to master the strike zone and replay proves they miss far too many close calls
Full time NBA refs worry less about even-handed officiating and more about preferential treatment for the stars

 

[Galeb]

Full time MLB umps have yet to master the strike zone and replay proves they miss far too many close calls
Full time NBA refs worry less about even-handed officiating and more about preferential treatment for the stars

That's not about full time part time. Judging strikes and balls is a very difficult thing to do that technology could do almost perfectly. Their problem is not embracing technology.

The problem in the NBA is corruption, not how many hours the refs work.

As I've said in multiple posts, if leagues aren't committed to putting the best possible product on the field, whether refs are full or part time doesn't matter much.