Even Barry Sanders was upset with refs in Lions-Packers game

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Barry Sanders during the Pro Football Hall of Fame half time show during the Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions game at Ford Field on October 18, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The greatest Detroit Lion ever, Barry Sanders, was known for being a quiet, private, humble star.

But even Barry was upset after last night's referee debacle in the Lions-Packers game.

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Sanders, who never celebrated touchdowns -- and even, at times, handed the ball directly to the ref after scoring, took to Twitter on Monday night to voice his displeasure.

Related: What referee said after blown Lions-Packers calls


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.