[JRutledge]

I think Tommy can answer for himself on this issue. I just know I would not mind if I was in the pipeline and listed on a staff, than not working any games and not being on the list in any capacity. Now in my area of the country there is not such animal that I am aware of. Either you are on the Associate staff (which means you are probably working at least one or two non-conference games) or you are a full staff member where you are working conference games on a regular basis. I know the Big Ten got rid of like 15-20 officials last year just because they did not work in any other conferences. College officiating is so doggy-dog that I would not mind being in Tommy's position.

Peace