Referee Gene Steratore talks to booth officials before an NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, the return of the real NFL referees following their recent lockout with the league.
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Ravens fans cheer the return of regular referees during the game.
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Referees confer during the game.
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BUT I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK TO WORK: One of the referees rubs his eyes prior to the game.
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The officials take the field for the game.
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A Ravens fan holds a sign that reads, “Real Refs Rock” prior to the game.
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IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK: Head linesman Wayne Mackie tips his cap as he walks on the field before the game.
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