[BoomerSooner]

I think it all depends on how you carry yourself. A properly dressed official, that is confident in his calls, speaks clearly and most importantly knows the rules will get alot of respect young or old. The problem that arises is young officials are typically new and tend not to show these characteristics. I'm only 21, but I grew up with parents that stressed the importance of always doing your best and respecting your job no matter what you are doing. There alot of young officials that come to games sloppily dressed, don't speak clearly, and despite a good solid knowledge of the rules they just aren't confident enough, because they are new. Alot of coaches jump all over those kids because they see them as easy targets as well as having no respect for the game. Do I think they do it on purpose??? Probably not. In most cases it subconscious, or so I think.