Refs

[UCSportsFan]

Got cha! No one is perfect but man I think this year is all time worse for officiating. I just wish refs would be more consistent as a crew. One makes a call and the calls total opposite on an exact play, things like that. Or, call 1st half one way then come out and call 2nd half totally different. And it is a thankless job, but I have seen in the past and played under some great officiated games, at least it seemed really balanced. There are a lot of officials that are just getting a check and not passionate about the job. Many did not play or coach and seem to not know anything about the game. Also the assigners should take into consideration the caliber of games that they assign refs to. IMO. Putting 3 refs, one overweight, one bad kness and one bad back in a Haywood vs Humboldt boys game isn't really smart?

I can see where you're coming from on that one.  Someone needs to be in shaped in that kind of game no doubt!   I just don't think there are enough people applying for the jobs to be honest.  If it payed more then you'd get better quality in my opinion.  The best referee's are the one's that absolutely love the game and love doing their job at the same time.  If they are out there for the paycheck it might not be the best place to get one.  

[wingman10]

I can see where you're coming from on that one.  Someone needs to be in shaped in that kind of game no doubt!   I just don't think there are enough people applying for the jobs to be honest.  If it payed more then you'd get better quality in my opinion.  The best referee's are the one's that absolutely love the game and love doing their job at the same time.  If they are out there for the paycheck it might not be the best place to get one.  

 

I coached, ref, and administration for many decades...it is different world now than back in 50's, 60's, 70's and a different world in high school and refs

[BullShark]

I coached, ref, and administration for many decades...it is different world now than back in 50's, 60's, 70's and a different world in high school and refs

Wingman, I am with you.  It is a totally different world.  Unfortunately there are not a lot, if any, youngsters coming along to take our place.  I think HS ball may have to spread games out over 4 days in the future because there is going to be a big shortage of us to do games on just Tues and Friday's in about 10 years.

[crazzyness]

Wingman, I am with you. It is a totally different world. Unfortunately there are not a lot, if any, youngsters coming along to take our place. I think HS ball may have to spread games out over 4 days in the future because there is going to be a big shortage of us to do games on just Tues and Friday's in about 10 years.

Not only are there less officials every year, but there are more and more games being played every year. I've seen more freshmen teams/games with single A teams this year than the past 5 combined.