I hear, and have shared, your frustration. As difficult as it is, my suggestion is just to keep doing the best job you can. Although at first people may perceive your ability in relationship to your partners, as you stay around the area more they will begin to know *you* as an official.
One other suggestion might be to, as much as you can, cover things like what you describe during pre-games.
With all the positive feedback you are receiving, be confident in your ability as an official, keep working hard, and you will get noticed for the right reasons. My $.02.
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