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NFL hires Sarah Thomas as its first female official

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04-08-2015, 03:27 PM

I hope she does well.


We had a similar story with soccer a few years ago when women started becoming appointed as assistant refs and then refs. At first there was the same reaction from some people, but now they're hardly even noticed - they're just refs. Ok, there's still some banter from the crowd, but no serious questioning of their ability. I think the same thing will happen with football.


The only danger for me is if the NFL gets too heavy handed in publicising this. That could turn people against her. Best thing to do now is just let her work.
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NFL hires Sarah Thomas as its first female official - by Guest - 04-04-2015, 12:03 PM
NFL hires Sarah Thomas as its first female official - by Andy G - 04-08-2015, 03:27 PM



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