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IMHO, all good officials have some level of arrogance. If you don't then you shouldn't think you are worthy of any game you get that is a move up. Larry, of course your definition of arrogance might be different.
I really don't see anything wrong with someone stating what level basketball they work. It takes hard work to get someplace and it is something to be proud of. I also work various levels to still work on play calling. Now some people pounce on that but I have been blessed to be in some great situations to be seen. Doing games that others might see as below me is my way of never becoming bigger than the game. Having said that I still don't think of an 8th grade game as being intense. If I felt a partner of mine felt this way I would do my best to put them at ease. Just my opinion.
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