[Mike Simonds]

This is a very touchy subject. I was discussing this with one of our trainers and he said that last season one of our officials made a call (not a game I was working at) and the coach asked another official what happened. The official replied that his crew-mate made the wrong call but that it was not in his area so he could not overrule his crew-mate. Well you can imagine how upset the coach was.

We must be all-for-one and one-for-all out there. If we are doing our jobs there should be 2 looks at each play. And if we are absolutely certain then we need to communicate among ourselves (don't hang your fellow official in front of the coach!) and get the right call. But our attitudes must be always honest, brave and show respect. And don't forget humble: every season I've had at least one flag waved-off. I leave my personal pride home before driving to the game.