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Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan
I never said I don't learn. My point was that I am not calling "T"s based on this discussion, but in the last week, I have called as many "T"s as I have all season. It's just a coincidence. I have not tracked my "T"s in the past to see when they were called. Part of the reason for having more now than all season, could be the games mean more to the teams and coaches. I can't say.
But what I can say is that I am hearing more crap from players and coaches lately.
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Terripins Fan,
I think you may be getting a little defensive here. There is a lot to be learned from this forum. You may not like the way it is being said, but consider what is being said.
Let me give it a stab.
First off, I think part of the problem in this situation was that you entered the game at halftime. I have never done that before, but I imagine it would cause all sorts of problems, including having to clean up a mess made by somebody else.
Secondly, you stated that you have 39 officials to cover 15 schools. Do the math. 15 schools, 8th/9th grade, JV/Varsity, Boys/Girls. 39 officials. The Schools are not in the drivers seat here. The officials are. Who they gonna get to officiate all those games?
Try this for kicks. Start calling any and every unsporting foul you see. No warning, no discussion, don't take any crap off of anyone. Stay calm, blow the whistle, report the unsporting behaivor, give em another one, throw em out, forfeit the game. Write the reports to the State Association.
Either one of two things will happen. You will be blackballed by all 15 schools, the local Association, and the State Association or you will start getting some respect from these coaches who think they are running everything including the officials.
15 schools and 39 officials? What do you think will really happen?
Oh yeah. And try to remember the folks here are your comrades. They say the things they say to help YOU!
Of course, you don't have to listen to me. I'm just a rookie. But, I'm rooting for you just the same as if you were my brother.