[Fanman]

We’ve lost a lot of officials over these past few years. We were commenting last night in Lexington that we couldn’t remember the last time we had 7 referees at a game.

Right, a lot age out or just don't want to put up with the hate anymore. Then potential new ones hear about much hate there is, and realize its not worth it for the money.  Its not going to get better, but worse.