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Re: ponytail
In case anyone was curious. This official was a black guy and I don't remember anything else "negative" about him, so he otherwise called a good game I guess. He also had a mustache. Anyway, I posted about that experience just because I consider any veteran official ahead of me in line to work at 1)the state playoff level, 2)the college level, and maybe 3)the pro level. I got my feet wet with some varsity level games last year (this is my third season) and I really try to be conscious about exuding a professional appearance. I typically work in a shirt, tie and slacks, so that's what I usually show up to the gym wearing. I think that not only helps me on the court with the coaches, players and fans, but I would like to think people within my association take notice. But this ponytail guy totally threw me for a loop. I wondered if my approach was even worthwhile. But I'll just chalk that experience up as an aberration.
P.S. Any SWAC (Southern Univ-BR), SEC (LSU), Southland (Louisiana-Monroe & Southeastern La.), or Sunbelt (Louisiana-Lafayette) officials out there, I'd love to come watch you work if you have a game within driving distance of Baton Rouge. I look forward to sharing with all of you.
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