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An Ode to Ed Hochuli...

I never thought I’d be so excited to see real referees.

by Joel Thorman
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NFL, refs reach deal to end lockout
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NFL referees are headed back to work after being locked out for three months. To celebrate, SB Nation gives a warm welcome to referee Ed Hochuli...and his triceps.

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