[ChrisSportsFan]

but overall the guy makes some very good points. With more and more games being televised now, its only going to increase the scrutiny that we as officials are under.

But I agree with him, many officials work too many games and sooner or later its going to catch up with them.

I see it in our local HS and colleges, and I'm sure it's even more evident in the big conferences.

Thanks
David [/B][/QUOTE]

I agree, we see guys (me) overworking at the HS level. Does this affect our officiating? Maybe, maybe not. I'm an adreneline junkie and when that ball goes up, I'm good to go. After the game I might be wiped out and getting up for work the next day might be tough. I think sometimes these D1 guys might get a little more down time to R&R. I know they have to travel, but probably get an extra hour of sleep than most of us.

The more and more these games mean to the Universities, equals more and more pressure placed on coaches/players, equals more and more blame placed on officials.