Read this excerpt from a concluding paragraph Jason has drafted from his research outline on the hazards of playing football and answer the question. (1)It is not likely that proposals to ban professional football will be successful. (2)Professional football will continue to be a part of American culture. (3)The NFL is a multibillion dollar business, and it has the support of millions of fans who will insist that this sport endure. (4)At the same time, it would be reckless, irresponsible, and heartless of the NFL to disregard statistics that relate to players' health. (5) Make no mistake—there is evidence that concussions caused by head injuries are on the increase. (6)The creation of more regulations to govern conduct on the field is not the best solution. (7)Experience has shown that players are willing to risk being fined if a prohibited action will enable them to successfully complete a play. (8), referees can find reasons to avoid making judgment calls to enforce the rules. (9)Spectators are not interested in making football nothing more than a series of controversies over referee decisions.

Which transition would best begin sentence 8?

A) “Hence” allows a response to the causes of banned actions by players in sentence 6 with the effect brought about by referees.

B) “In addition” continues the logic of sentence 6 that points out the ineffectiveness of increasing the number of legal restrictions that must be enforced.

C) “Then again” contrasts referees' decisions with the suggestion in sentence 6 that those players willing to face a penalty for violating a rule may be fined.

D) “Together” links player's risks proposed in sentence 6 with those faced by referees who may choose to ignore illegal plays.