Because of the LFL’s perception it is that much more critical for us to hire officiating crews that are competent, not only for the credibility of our game but to keep our athletes safer. Due to several on-field incompetent officiating we chose to part ways with with a couple crews which apparently are now officiating in the NFL. We have a lot of respect for our officials but we felt the officiating was not in line with our expectations.

— Excerpt from a statement released by the Lingerie Football League regarding the National Football League’s officiating. The NFL has been roundly criticized for bad calls made by many of its replacement officials. The normal officiating crews have been unable to agree on a new labor contract with the NFL, leading to a lockout.