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"Work" isn't just how much you run. I think a lot of 3p varsity officials feel they work pretty darn hard. Don't forget that varsity officials don't get home until 10pm most nights; that also deserves compensation. At the end of the day it's like that line from the movie Moneyball: "It's not about the money. It's about what the money says." Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Some of them will just play one JV quarter. Some only have 7-8 players total and will only play the varsity game with no JV game at all. This is the exception more than the rule. The vast majority of nights are JV/V doubleheaders. |
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I think the varsity should be paid much more every single time. When a lower level game is scheduled on its own, it often does not have as many fans and in some cases is not even a charge to attend. That might be different in Mississippi or other states/areas, but that is pretty much the case here. Peace
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Perhaps going to extremes will help...
If I blow a call at a 3rd grade church league game I may get a little flack, but by the end of the game nobody really cares. If I blow a call during a varsity game I could very well get a ton of flack, and some people may remember it for years. Oh, and the chances of your screw-up being caught on video at a varsity game is much... MUCH... higher. |
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If the 2 vs 3 logic were true, then HS officials in 2-person states should make more than college officials.
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Also if you are talking about a physical strain, I run a lot more in varsity 3 person games than I do during a 2 person freshman game and a sophomore game (which are prelim games here). Bigger, faster and stronger, it is that simple. It is different chasing around 6'8" players over 6'0 players. And every call you make with those bigger players are scrutinized by folks that are not just fans. Work a big Thanksgiving and Christmas Tournament, people know you were there. This myth that no one knows you are there is no longer. That might have worked when there was no YouTube, but not when many games are on streaming video or live feeds. Peace
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And on top of Rut's excellent post, let me say this:
They aren't paying me for how much I run. They're paying me to be in the right position, have good judgment, and know the rules. They're paying me for whatever intangibles I have that let me call games at the level I call. Anyhow, I just went through my schedule for the season today now that football is behind me. Finally....the entire year is 3-person. No looking back now. Been a long time coming here. |
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I asked my friend Paul Ryan to use his new Speaker of the House muscle to make that happen in his district for you, Rich. You're welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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