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The_Philster
12-04-2003, 03:13 AM
Referee Tom White was fined $2,600 (U.S.) for failing to restart the clock at the end of the Nov. 23 Seattle-Baltimore game, a mistake that contributed to the Seahawks' 44-41 overtime loss.

The fine represented half of White's game cheque, supervisor of officials Mike Pereira said yesterday.

The entire crew was reprimanded for its performance during the game, presumably hurting its chances to officiate in the playoffs. Crews are assigned to the post-season based on their regular-season ratings....more (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1070493010209&call_pageid=968867503640&col=970081593064)

Cntrygal
12-05-2003, 12:36 AM
About time.


:club:

The_Philster
12-05-2003, 03:10 AM
Originally posted by Cntrygal
About time.


:club:

No kidding. It's the first time I've ever heard of an NFL ref actually being held accountable.

imbondz
12-05-2003, 05:22 PM
sinners.