blog.washingtonpost.com - 4/1/2008
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PALM BEACH, Fla.--One of the officiating points of emphasis for next season includes an enforcement of "mutual respect" guidelines in the interaction between players and officials. The issue is being stressed after a couple high-profile on-field meltdowns by players this past season, including a verbal confrontation between Baltimore Ravens players and an official at the end of a loss to the New England Patriots. Officials are being instructed to address players in a respectful...Please click on the ...
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