JR,
Have they been messing with your meds again at Shady Hills?
I'll have to admit, Dewey1 has an interesting point about being judged "physically fit" to do a basketball game. I wonder how many of us would still be able to qualify? Notice you don't see any "pear-shaped" refs in the NBA. I wonder if there is a physical component to the ratings used, as well as judgement, demeanor, etc. I think as you move down to the lower levels, the pool of officials isn't large enough to be as picky, so I can't see there ever being a minimum number of situps and pushups to keep your license. (Like the old President's Council on Physical Fitness - is that still around?) I know plenty of great officials that would never be able to finish a 5K run, and a fair number of good-lookin' bods that don't have a clue on the subtleties of officiating.