Move Up?

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Camron Rust

That was precisely my point. You were the one perplexed about how a JV/early game might be preferred. Your points had absolutely nothing to do with the issue. The day of the week makes no difference for this issue...why would a Wednesday be different than Friday or Thursday? The time of day is a lot more relavant to the discussion than the day of the week.

Camron, you need to read this quote from Hasty's thread.

"It's not that I don't think I can do it, just that I'm not sure I want to. Maybe that will change in a few years, but right now, I enjoy the JV and Freshman games, and can get home early if I choose, or I can hang around for the varsity matchup."

I mentioned the time based on what he said. This is a common comment at least where I live so I commented accordingly. My comments were not for your benefit. Hasty did not seem to have a problem with what I said, why are you so worried about it?

Originally posted by Camron Rust

You were the one questioning why any official would prefer early/JV games. I only provided you several reasons. I made no claims that all or even most officials would be in the same situations. You were the one who unconditionally said: "Forget the challenge of the game, working a varsity game or schedule from what I see gives you more time to not interfere with your job and makes it easier to get to games." I was merely pointing out that your vision was limited.

Camron, this is called a discussion board for a reason. It is to have discussions. If you have not noticed discussions here take on many forms. I was not talking to you or asking the question so you would understand better. If this discussion is too much for you to handle or you do not agree with it that is certainly your right to feel that way. I was just asking a specific question and trying to encourage Hasty to look beyond what might be his built in barriers. If he thinks my advice, that is for him to decide.

Originally posted by Camron Rust
I agree that, for many people, it is easier to get to later games. You were the one that seemed so puzzled by anyone would want to work the earlier games.

Once again Camron, I was not asking you the question. You were not the person I would expect to answer the question because you are not in Hasty's or anyone else's situation like that. Hasty asked a question, I asked one in return. I was not puzzled, just wanted to know what his reasoning and other people's reasoning for not really wanting to work varsity. If someone does not want to go for promotion (based on a system that Ohio and Illinois have) then I wanted to know why they would allow that to hold them back because they do not want to do varsity. I am not saying everyone has to want to do varsity, just wanted to know why they might be adamant about not working at the varsity level. If you have not noticed I sit on many Association Boards and I speak at many different clinics that either our associations runs or is run by an area group. It is very rare that most officials do not want to move up to some degree (varsity and/or college). I did a presentation called "Moving Up" last November and this session was packed. There were hardly any seats available in the band room where I held the presentation. This is a very common discussion I get asked about so I am asked a question to get more information when this topic comes up in board meetings or with newer officials I come in contact with. I was not asking this question to tick you off or to upset you in any way. I was asking the question because this was pointed out by Hasty himself. I am sorry that I wasted your time or upset you. Maybe next time I will confer with you before I ask questions that are not up to your high standards.

Peace