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Originally Posted by deecee
I hate to rain on your parade but they just need warm bodies for these games. Its just a fact of life. The only time you really gain experience is if a situation arises that you normally dont see, or if you start seeing play and skill that you are not used to. Like action above the rim. A 60 point blowout in the post season is the same as a 60 point blow out in the beginning of the season. The only difference is that if you ever want the later rounds you HAVE to have done the earlier rounds. But do not equate just doing a playoff game as gaining any gainful experience. You can do that over the regular season. Its just a necessary step in the process and IMO doesnt help you, nor does it hurt.
I dont mean to take away from your excitement but temper your expectations with the reality of the situation.
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The reality of the situation is that they don't assign these games to some joe-blow off the street or the first JV official they can get on the phone.
So, while I would agree with you that the physical act of reffing the game doesn't necessarily help me progress, the fact that I am working the game indicates that I have progressed.