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I will say this.
My biggest issue with "some" refs is inconsistancy.
If a refs consistantly calls or doesn't calls something, the coaches can adjust to it. It is when there is no rhyme or reason to the calls. Some allow the game to be more physical, some interpret handling the ball as gaining an advantage, etc. that is fine, as long as you call it the same every time.
My biggest beef is seeing the same refs at every big game. The whole "seniority" over ability drives me nuts. If the ref in the center never leaves the center, I don't care if you have known him for 30 years, he shouldn't be in the middle.