The "Special Master" of the NFL

[BadBoyBenny]

So, I was reading this article about the Steve Hutchinson situation when I came across the following line.

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The special master will determine during a Saturday telephone conference call if the labor agreement gives him jurisdiction in the case. The league claims it does, Berthelsen said.

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WTF kind of title is the "special master" and who is this person? The position of special master of the NFL could possibly be the best resume builder I have ever encountered.