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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Your point of view will change completely.
MTD, Sr. [/B]
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Amen there. During one of our CYO seasons, when I was still involved, the referees didn't show up for our last home game, so for the 4th-6th boys game, I was asked to be an official along with a parent who volunteered. (The league does allow this in a last resort situation, but also adds that if teams agree to this, they can't complain to the league after the game about the officiating).
I can tell you that in spite of what I consider decent rule knowledge, I thought it was a true challenge to serve as an official for the game. This was my first and last time officiating in a "real" game, but only because I like what I do now too much to give it up.
Yes, as a fan or player, I still might not like some calls and may even complain, but at least I remember the 6th grade game where I realized that it's defintiely not an easy job to do.