Ahead of the Super Bowl, referees are under a lot of scrutiny, with fans and experts debating whether the officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs.
Troy Aikman, an ESPN broadcaster and Pro Football Hall of Famer, said the league “owes” it to its fans to address the officiating issues, especially with how much money people have at stake when they gamble and the NFL continuing to promote betting.
“I know the officials have a tough job. I mean, the scrutiny that they’re under. As we’ve gotten more advanced with instant replay, those guys, it seems, have become more and more scrutinized,” Aikman said during a recent appearance on “SI Media with Jimmy Traina.”
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Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman before a game Nov. 6, 2023, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“And the game has not become less controversial. The game has become more controversial,” Aikman said. “I just think…
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