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Originally Posted by BGroovy
For a few years now, I have grown to love the game of football. It is an exciting game to watch and be apart of. I enjoyed officiating basketball but had an interest in football. After some research and speaking with other officials, I decided to start learning the rules more in depth. I understood basic calls but as I began to dive into the rule book, I found out I had alot to learn. Whenever I do something, I want to know all the ins and outs. I always looked up to officials because I know how they can be the most hated on the field. Its a tough job, but somebody has to keep the game in tact. I want to become one of those officials who has a great understanding of the game and hold the integrity of officiating like all the other great ones. After evaluating all the positions, I feel that a Referee is the position that I would excel at. I know it may take many years to master it but I am willing to do what it takes to become a great college official someday. I know that was kind of long, but when your passionate about something you want to do, it becomes one of the most important aspects of your life.
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Hopefully you do not have the mistaken impression that the only official on the field who has to have a great understanding of the game is the white hat. EVERY official should have the same level of understanding. It is a huge mistake for guys who are "only" flanks, umpires or deep officials to assume they have a white hat to rely on so they do not have to really understand the game.