[Robmoz]

Originally posted by Chess Ref

I am over halfway through my first year and have made some observations about what I have seen and heard.My partner, a 5 year man, says " I'm not doing varsity because I won't play the political game" translates into I am a half-a$$er and don't even have time to read this years rule changes. It also means it's beneath me to be doing freshman girls game with you newby but because I don't play politics I don't get varsity games. When my partner starts telling me how per hour rec ball pays and these games actually cost him money, usually a frosh girls game, what it translates into is instead of a pregame i am going to sit around and complain why i am not doing varsity games. i told that particular partner if you are that interested in money quit reffing and become a CPA.
The examples are endless. The belt buckles are my favorites. What are these refs thinking ? I even saw a Varsity ref with the double foul of white T-shirt and belt Buckle. Knowing the rules is important but you have to be able to be in position to apply them. Out of shape refs can't get into position. I scored a 100 on the test this year. I am on this board everyday reading about rules,etc.
Does that qualify me for more than anything other frosh/JV games ? Nope and I am happy that it doesn't. i grew up with a reverence for High School Officials and to be frank about it 40% of the men I have worked with are lazy, whiny,excusemakers or worse yet just don't care except for the money. [/B]

Too funny. Got a thing against men do we? How do your female partners rate?