What Will You Remember About the Replacement Era? It sometimes seemed to be one long bad call. The era of the replacement officials is over, and now you wonder, Did it really happen? We've compiled video evidence. What was your favorite moment, or least-favorite one, during the reign of the replacements? We will remember you; will you remember us? video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Transcending sports: Ellen DeGeneres said, "The Packers fans are calling it a huge embarrassment, and that's coming from the people who wear cheese on their heads." The former quarterback Trent Dilfer, now an ESPN analyst, almost growing teary-eyed in frustration at the end of this clip. Call them officials, maybe. Extra point As the regular officials return, pause for a moment to recognize the high-water mark of appreciation for any set of officials in American history. Starting with the Browns-Ravens game Thursday night, the officiating gets back to normal, and we get back to the normal complaints.