QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 6, 2005 -> 06:29 AM)
I'm glad they are - FOR NOW - calling the game as the rules dictate.
The old way basically forgave lesser players by allowing them to grab and hang onto guys they could NEVER cover within the rules.
Now, whether or not the refs continue to call the game by the rules as they're written....well, let's just say I've seen the "tighter calling of games" fall by the wayside in midseason before. We'll wait and see.
I really like all the rule changes this year, should make for a much better game. I also think the refs will call the games tight all year. I am sure this has been a mandate from the league.