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drake.
you make an absolute good point. telling a rookie to go out and referee safe is very good advice as it has been given to me as well. unfortunatley in college leagues veteran officials have tender egos which prevent the game from being officiated at the best level. most officials would rather be wrong and have noone bring it up, than to have a younger official try to get the play right. also coaches in college leagues have to much power as well. if an official does try to get the play right the coach who is now not benefitting from the incorrect play will probly scratch the younger official who is doing the right thing. it is a situation that will determine determine ethics, whether it be the official, supervisor, or coach.