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Hi JMN,
I agree with what you said and I hope it doesn't sound like I was wimping out and quitting etc. There are a lot of officials, good officials that have been officiating for years and have just finally had enough. It gets to a point that it's no longer fun for them. I suppose after so much time, you either reach the point that you're numb to it all, or you burn out.
And I agree that we all, as officials, need to be stiffer when enforcing unsportsmanlike behavior and that needs to be done in any sport. I think this year is the hardest I have been as far as controlling the game. I'm not dropping my flag for little ticky tack things, unless I feel that it's only going to get worse. I've been using the "Sideline Warning" to my advantage (since I am a wing official) and have found it very effective on unruly coaching staffs. The first one costs them no yards, but lets them know that you're not going to put up with it. If they continue, throw it again and give them 5 yards. I don't think we should be Nazis on the field, but something has to be done, and it must be done by all of us.
Anyone else want to put in their two cents? Opinions?
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