[SWFLguy]

I wonder about rating systems----
but one thing that someone brought up here
is this:
a ratings system will usually help a good official
break through the "good old boy" sytems that
prevailed in the past !!
nothing is perfect---
but younger officials need to have a chance
to improve enough to get big games
and play-off games or they won't stay around for long !!
And let's face it--- is there an official's chapter
that is not "long in the tooth" ??
My big/better games are all behind me (age 65)
and I am happy for the newer younger guys who
deserve the top games !!