LLWS Video on last play?

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by LMan

I wonder about this too. It's been a discussion point re: NFL officials here and there.

How would it affect your game if you knew you basically never had to 'sell' any calls? Interesting.

It's not true. I was fortunate to attend a conference a few years ago with several pro officials - NFL, NBA and MLB. At one discussion the topic of scrutiny arose. A man who has worked several Super Bowls addressed the dismissal of making tough calls firmly because IR would make you look bad. He said that any official who is even slightly hesitant will be shown the nearest exit. He stressed the need to be firm in making tough calls. Not all calls will be challenged and selling it is still vital to top officiating - even more so on amateur fields where camcorders and phones abound, but discretion doesn't. If the best of the best believe that IR helps them call the game properly, I will happily concur.