[Raymond]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

I feel almost exactly the opposite.

I'm getting paid to be there, so I might as well do something to earn my money, and the kids that are there should get a chance to play, especially at the younger levels. After all, we're really there for the kids.

Perhaps I do still have some of my youthful idealism left after all.

I don't look at it the same way. I have kids of my own. And I have earned my money by being there dressed and ready for tip-off. Once the game is a forfeit there is nothing stopping the kids or adults who participate from playing pick-up ball on their own. They don't need me for that.