"Fat" officials

[SteveF]

Originally posted by CLAY
Smitty,

Great comment. Since it does not matter what I or you look like on the outside, then Iam going back to the belted pants, (cost less) and facial hair. Just like I looked when I started officiating.

Okay I am 5'9" and a large framed individual. I would not call myself fat but stocky. That being said I am in good shape and do not have to huff and puff up and down the court. The misconception that was given in the first post is that if an individual does not meet a certain criteria in the weight department they have to be out of shape and can not ref. I have seen skinny guys that are out of shape and huff and puff and can not keep up with the plays. I have also on the other hand, seen really "fat" guys that could keep up with the play and seemed to be in good shape despite their weight. I am more concerned when I know there are officials out there working alot more than I am that totally blow chunks when it comes to judgement and rules knowledge. And he is even a little heavier than I am and has a beard. Come out and chats with cheerleaders, fans, kids around at the score's table before the game. Just totally unprofessional. He will probably have a game tonight. I will sit at home. And humbly I am far better but as long as I focus on what I need to improve and take care of myself my day will come. When it does I will be ready because I have taken the time to prepare and better myself than to sit around and feel sorry for myself because he was working and I was not when in all honesty I could do a better job.