I'm sure Eli is a fine official. I have no doubt that he will continue to move up the ladder, if that is his desire. Good luck Eli, and as I've already said, welcome!
With regards to this forum, 95% of the posts here are by high school officials and are based on NF rules. So, if you're speaking in terms of NCAA rulings or philosophies, or the NBA, whcih I've never seen except for a question or two by a fan, then it might help mention that in your post.
In my reply to Eli, I cited NF rules and case plays. He still disagreed with my many points and the rules and case plays that I quoted. I'm sure he's quite knowledgable. But when any official attempts to convince me of something that I can plainly see is different than what's in the rule book, I'll always have difficulty with it. No matter who it is.
With regards to high school officials, there's nothing wrong with being happy and content with officiating high school basketball. That doesn't mean one is complacent or isn't ambitious. I personally, have too many other interests that would prevent me from ever pursuing a college career or further.
BTW, no one has attempted to discredit anyone. People make their own decisions. I don't believe Eli has done anything to be discredited for. He is certainly entitled to his point of view. But that doesn't mean we have to agree. Does it Eli?
