D3 Player Takes Cheap Shot

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

I don’t work college basketball. But based on my desire for humility and some sage advice offered on this forum last year, if I ever do work college, I will refuse to offer that fact when offering any opinions about officiating. To do otherwise is fruitless showboating.

It is one thing to clarify the rules set in question. That’s perfectly ok. But “I’m a college...” and “My college assignor says...”. are not helpful additions to any officiating discussion.

My 2¢.

Working college doesn't tell me much about an official, especially lower-level college. There are many "college officials" that don't qualify themselves by stating what levels/how many games they work, and there are many that are hired for reasons other than pure ability. I know more than one NAIA/JUCO/D3 official that I wouldn't want to work a high-level HS boys game with.

Mentioning that you're a "college official" when irrelevant is nothing more than big-timing.