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NFL To Reposition Umpires Next Year For Their Safety

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Posted By: SteveRobWhatever 03-21-2010 , 05:09 PM	#1

The NFL will permanently reposition umpires to the offensive backfield beginning with the upcoming 2010 season, in a move designed to protect its most vulnerable on-field officials, the league confirmed Sunday at the annual owners meetings. Outgoing vice president of officiating Mike Pereira and his successor, Carl Johnson, revealed the plans Sunday in an interview. A league official added that the competition committee unanimously recommended the move last week but it had not been yet publicly announced. "The No. 1 reason for change is safety," said Pereira.

Source: ESPN.com

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