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No, just referees.

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Q: Why is there an umpire in football?
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They make sure the game is fair.


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Probably go find a baseball game.


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The umpire stands behind the defensive line and looks for holding on the offensive line. In the NFL the umpire stands behind the offensive line opposite the referee and looks at the line for holding and other infractions.


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Who has the highest position the referee or the umpire?

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