How about an opinion:

[Blindguy]

We are still speaking about how to rate officials, rather than how to enhance officiating. Tee started this thread because, I believe, he has just entered the coaching ranks. I would be interested in Tee's opinion; on if he believes coach's ratings enhance officiating.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Blindguy

We are still speaking about how to rate officials, rather than how to enhance officiating. Tee started this thread because, I believe, he has just entered the coaching ranks. I would be interested in Tee's opinion; on if he believes coach's ratings enhance officiating.

Well...it's kind of a loaded question if Tee would be doing the ratings. Personally, I'd welcome a rating/evaluation from Tee...he could rip me apart and really help me improve versus getting the screws on a rating because of an ejection, one bang/bang call that could've gone either way, etc...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Blindguy

We are still speaking about how to rate officials, rather than how to enhance officiating. Tee started this thread because, I believe, he has just entered the coaching ranks. I would be interested in Tee's opinion; on if he believes coach's ratings enhance officiating.

Evaluations should always be done by people that know the "business" in some capacity. Ratings are always going to be done to help choose who works playoffs or certain levels. They work if you use them correctly and will not work if you do not.

Peace

[HokieUmp]

Originally Posted by Blindguy

Tee started this thread because, I believe, he has just entered the coaching ranks.

Actually, given his silence 6-7 pages later, Tee started this thread to get us all to turn on each other, while he laughs maniacally from the keep of his castle overlooking [some body of water in Oregon*]. With thunder and lightening ominously in the background. While twirling the ends of his mustache**.

Or something.

*I don't know geography outside the Eastern US.
**Mustache optional.

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by HokieUmp

*I don't know geography outside the Eastern US.

You do at least know Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, right? As far as castles, I'm not sure.

[HokieUmp]

Originally Posted by yawetag

You do at least know Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, right? As far as castles, I'm not sure.

Sure, I knew about the Pacific Ocean, but I wasn't going to be so bold as to predict Tee's Castle O' Doom* would be THAT grandiose!

*trademark pending