If there's one thing fans agree on, it's "referees suck!" But you might rethink that stance once you learn just how hard it is to be an official in professional sports. Dean Blandino, Mike Pereira and more members of the officiating community peel back the replay booth curtain to give their side of the story on one of the most heavily scrutinized—and vital—aspects of sports. #NFL #NBA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow SI on all social channels! Twitter: https://buff.ly/2Pf9t9e Facebook: https://buff.ly/3l3ziFu Instagram: https://buff.ly/3oZia6i TikTok: https://buff.ly/3wGhuFc Subscribe to SI today for access to the biggest teams, the boldest names, and the legendary stories that only we can deliver: https://buff.ly/34iPNWS