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Originally Posted by zebraman
Just because you want to give it up at 50 doesn't mean others should have to. I ref with some guys in their 50's that keep themselves in fabulous shape and can run circles around the younger guys. They are far from "just holding on." They are excelling in all aspects of the game.
I saw some fantastic NCAA officials over the age of 50 this season. I saw some young, new faces that were obviously struggling. I also see some "younger officials" who do not stay in shape year-round and they struggle with injuries frequently.
There is no substitute for experience.
Age shouldn't be the issue. It should be all about performance.
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I'd like to see some evidence that Crawford and Bavetta "underperform" enough that they should "go" as you stated. Both were in the NBA finals last year, no?
If Crawford had chucked Beno Udrih instead of Tim Duncan, nobody would have cared.
Did he get into it too much with Duncan - maybe, probably, I'm not sure. But it sure looks like Stern was looking for a reason to pull the plug on him.