Wednesday night's news that the NFL and its referees reached an eight-year agreement to end the lockout was greeted with palpable relief on Twitter. Here's a sample of the reactions:
Pleased to report that an agreement has been reached with the NFL Referees Association. Details to follow.
— Greg Aiello (@gregaiello) September 27, 2012
Welcome back REFS glad y'all was able to get a deal done but thanks to replacements refs 4 trying their best given da circumstances.#GN
— Cj Spiller (@CJSPILLER) September 27, 2012
Never thought I would be excited for the refs to come back to work but its about time it was definitely necessary!
— Josh Cribbs (@JoshCribbs16) September 27, 2012
Just found out Ed Hochuli an the boys are back!glad u all reached a deal.knock the rust off tonight guys an we'll see u Sunday in ny!!boom
— Randy Moss (@RandyMoss) September 27, 2012
I asked Ed Hochuli how many curls he's been doing: "As soon as I heard the rumors today, I got down on the floor and started doing pushups.”
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 27, 2012
I'd say the refs made out pretty well here ... They keep their pensions for another five years, got a compromise on backup crews. Not bad.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 27, 2012
NFL owner to me on the Seahawk-Pack debacle: "That game reshaped everything...it shook me. I think it shook a lot of people."
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 27, 2012
Texans OT Duane Brown said he expects officials to get a standing ovation when they run onto field for the first time.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 27, 2012
Been dying to know one thing...Do the replacement refs get to keep their uni's? I'd rock those baggy pants at school drop off
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) September 27, 2012