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Old Fri Jan 29, 2016, 10:55pm
crosscountry55 crosscountry55 is offline
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Originally Posted by Rich View Post
We have semi-regular partners here in WI.

I probably work 30-35 games with the same person -- my partner from the bad old 2-person days. We have 3-4 people who come in as our third.

I've started taking more games outside my area. I have enjoyed working with new people -- matter of fact, working with 2 people I've never worked with before tonight in a pretty big game. Looking forward to it.

I don't always think it's a positive to "be comfortable." At times I equate that with "lacking proper focus."
Ok, Rich, I know I'm moving to WI next season so I admit I'm probably a bit biased in this comment. But I'll try to keep it objective.

Would you agree that the long-lead contracting process you use in Wisconsin encourages assignment of crews vice individuals? If so, would you also agree that said process stymies the value of working with a wide variety of officials throughout the season?

Do other assignors see it this way? If so, what is the impediment to moving away from the long-lead contracting system? It seems from what I've gathered on the forum that only about 5% of basketball assignors in America operate under this system.

Disclaimer: I promise that when in Rome, I will do as the Romans do.

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