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Originally posted by shocker
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Originally posted by Derock1986
The third part of your quote says you wonder why someone would come here to learn. Well I came here because there are alot of officials posting here that have alot of knowledge about the game and how to officiate it. If you would read these posts instead of just looking at them, you will learn as well. I trust what alot of these guys say because of the time they put into their preparations. My goal is to go beyond high school ball into NCAA. That's why I want to learn and when you listen you can learn alot. That is fine if you want to do youth games, that's your choice. BUT remember that guys are also here that want to move up so don't give youth game situations in replace of high school situations. I am not here to rag on you, just trying to say what others have tried saying to you in different ways.
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Shocker,
If coming here helps you to move up or learn more about officiating then thats great! I am not trying to replace high school game situations with youth situations. Officials from around the world from all levels come here and share their experiences in officiating. If you are pursuing college-level officiating, then you might want to pay more attention to officials here who are at the college level. Me, I'm a youth official, so why would my posts concern you? The common denominator in officiating at all levels is the application of common sense--not rules because rules vary from youth to NFL AND from the east coast to the west coast. Common sense is why I can look the NFL official Mr Blum in the face and say you made a bad call. Common sense is why I can comment or express an opinion on any call made where common sense is a factor. Most of my arguments with the other officials are in the application of common sense along with the rules. If you or any of the other officials do not agree with my posts, then simply say that wouldn't work for me in my situation and toss it aside and forget about it. Perhaps one of the greatest features of using forums is it promotes open, free, and often anonymous communication. I have every intention of exercising my right to post my comments and opinions supported by my experiences as a youth official.