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Originally Posted by umpjim
How do they tell the difference between you and the jokers? Sounds like a bad system.
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Truth is, many of the coaches either don't know the difference or would rather hire the umpires they can manipulate.
I don't suffer -- I could work 7 days a week if I wanted to (and some weeks I do).
As far as postseason, I'm pretty sure the only metrics they have (the state assigns all the playoff slots) are (1) coaches rating, (2) number of games worked, (3) schedule, (4) preferred partners. I'm certain nobody from the office has actually seen me or my partners officiate. I could be wrong.
No real complaints except it's unlikely I'll get to ever work the state tourney and I'm pretty sure I would've had the chance in other states. The thing about guys using a raft there recently is true, BTW.