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In my state (south carolina) we have assignments. I have never worked in a situation where there were set crews for the entire season. I have talked to guys from other states who have done it that way. Mostly they tend to prefer the assignment method. I certainly enjoy seeing fresh faces from week to week. I haven't really had to endure any real NIGHTMARE officials on any of my crews. There have been some really great ones, and some mediocre ones. The worst thing I had to happen was with a 1st or 2nd year Line Judge. I had just flagged the QB for intentional grounding. I gave the preliminary signal and then walked over to the offended team's captain to discuss his options. I happened to make a mental note of where my flag was before I conferred with the player. Anyway, I'm telling the captain about how he needs to accept the penalty because its loss of down and 5 yards from the spot where my flag was. About that time, I feel someone tapping me on the shoulder. I turn and look to see the Line Judge with my flag in his hand. He says...."here's your flag Mr.Ref" I just looked at him with a blank stare. Then I laughed about it, and instructed him to cover the flag,,, NOT pick it up.
But all in all, I really enjoy assignments. Seeing different guys from allover the state is pretty cool.
The Doctor
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