Comparing a football game to toys with lead paint? Watching a dilluted NFL product is not a hazard to your health. Please. People knew there were replacement refs before they decided to bet or watch the games. You don't knowingly buy a toy with lead paint and say I hope my kid doesn't get sick. Jackass.
In the words of Tyler Durden, this conversation is over.
The National Football League is at its best when the focus is on the
players and the action on the field, not on labor negotiations.
All of us who love the sport appreciate the skills and dedication of the
players and coaches. That is why we are focused not just on what
happens on the field but what our game will be like in another decade or
two. The NFL has always tried to look ahead, to innovate, and to
constantly improve in all we do.
We recognize that some decisions may be difficult to accept in the
passion of the moment, but my most important responsibility is to
improve the game for this generation and the next.
I believe in accountability, not excuses. And I regret we were not able
to secure an agreement sooner in the process and avoid the unfortunate
distractions to the game. You deserve better.
As a lifelong fan, this wasn't an easy process for anyone involved. I
particularly want to commend the replacement officials for taking on an
unenviable task and doing it with focus and dedication in the most
adverse of circumstances.
Our new agreement gives long-term stability to an important aspect of
our game, officiating. More important, with this agreement, officiating
will be better in the long run. While the financial issues received the
most attention, these negotiations were much more about long-term
reforms. For example, beginning with the 2013 season, the NFL will have
the option of hiring a number of officials on a full-time basis to work
year-round, including on the field. In addition, the NFL will
have the option to retain additional officials for training and
development purposes, and may assign those additional officials to work
NFL games.
We are moving forward with the finest officials in sports back on the
field. It's time to put the focus where it belongs – on the clubs and
players and our magnificent game, with a special thanks to our fans for
their passion.
I respectfully disagree. He has a product and he has customers (us). With the replacement officials the quality of the product suffered. We buy his product. So yes, I do feel he owed us an apology. It doesn't matter whether or not he is truly sorry. That's not the issue.
In short, if you're selling a product/service and the quality is in question and your customers are not happy, apologizing is the smart and common sense thing to do. You even said that yourself.
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