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On our assignments, we are assigned by position. Rarely does a full-figured U get stuck on the flanks. The assignor knows that his only position is U and that it would be a mistake to assign him as a wing guy.
In regards to working with different guys every week and not "knowing" how they work. I like having different guys to work with and if you follow proper mechanics, you don't get into any more trouble than you would on crews. In fact, there's an argument to be made that you might even be more attentive as an assigned official because you don't want to relax and let down your other officials. After you've worked in an association for a few years, you get to know most of the guys and their habits. And of course, there's nothing like a solid pregame to integrate a crew.
I've worked both and prefer assignments for these reasons.
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