According to ESPN, NFL replacement referee Brian Stropolo was removed from his assignment as back judge of today’s Saints-Panthers game earlier this morning
It was determined through his Facebook page that Stropolo is a Saints fan and following ESPN contact with the NFL, Stropolo was replaced with another replacement official that travels with the crew.
Full story:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8386973/nfl-pulls-replacement-ref-new-orleans-saints-game
Featured Image: Posted to Brian Stropolo’s Facebook page

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