Santa Maria Replacement Ref Part Of MNF Controversy

Santa Maria resident Lance Easley is one of the replacement referees that called Golden Tate’s catch a touchdown that has sparked outrage among football fans.Tate’s controversial game-winning catch gave Seattle a 14-12 last second victory over Green Bay on Monday Night Football. It may also be the tipping point of anger over replacement officials.As for Easley he refs junior college and high school sporting events in Santa Maria but now is suddenly on NFL fields.The NFL replaced its locked-out refs in a labor dispute that is angering players, coaches and fans over numerous bad calls by the replacement refs.Share your comments about this story with us on our KEY News Facebook page.