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Originally posted by oatmealqueen
Being a good citizen and being held in high regard in your community. (no DUI's/criminal offenses, and such) Temperate, humorous, able to laugh at yourself. Humble, confident, great powers of concentration.
Remembering that the game and its participants are the most important thing during that 32 minutes(or whatever minutes apply). JMHO
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Interesting observation OatmealQueen.
Last year, I was assigned to work a JV game with an official who has worked Varsity level games all the way through Sectional level (level just before State tournament.) Sadly, I had read in the local paper (the night before our "partnered" game) that he had been CONVICTED of his third offense for DUI.
Unfortunately, this individual had let alcohol become the primary influence in his life. During the game, there were several situations which involved "questionable" judgement, such as being very terse with players and coaches, calls way out of his primary, etc.... It did not appear that he was under the influence at the game, but it was an uncomfortable situation.
After the game, I requested that I not be assigned with that individual again. When the assignor asked, "I told him about the issues that concerned me."
This year, that official is "injured" and not working games. I sincerely hope that "injury" is receiving appropriate treatment and he is on a healthy recovery.