[StripesOhio]

Most things are/become political when there is a selection process. I guess the old, "work hard, head down" pays off in some of these situations.

I am fortunate that a conference commish saw me work a JV game and asked me to take the class 1 test this year to get on his varsity roster. He had some comments on some of my mechanics and I explained I was still shaking the rust after being out for three years. He was still impressed enough to get me to the next level.

He's somebody I will stay in contact with and be on the good side with. No matter his reputation, as long as I work hard and he rewards me...thus goes the politics of officiating.

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He also told me he's trying to flush out some of the "veterans" who, in his opinion, aren't as sharp and seem to become lax on mechanics and working hard. So there are some commissioners/assigners who are actively keep things fresh. Whether some of its politics, I have no idea.