NFHS Part I, NO ANSWERS, available via email

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

But, I'm not sure I want to work with an official that takes shortcuts. If they take this shortcut, how do I know they really know the rules when it's crunch time? Do they take the shortcut and lie to their assignor about being sick and not being able to take a game, when in reality maybe they got a more "prestigious" game? Do you want to work with that official as well?

It's not about the test score, it's about the official's integrety.

The NCAA has an open book test and it was said very openly that the test could be taken by anyone with help. It was encouraged and the exact words of Hank Nichols, "I do not care if you take the test with 6 people looking over your shoulder." NCAA officials have to pass the test in order to work post season. They do not consider it a lack of integrity to pass the test with help. I took open book tests in college and it was understood that you would work with other students to complete the test.

Whether someone gets a test score has nothing to do with the integrity of an official as it relates to getting off a game or how well someone works. The test is to get the official to look at the rules. I want people who not only understand the rules, but know how they are to be applied. Many of the questions do not ask common sense real world questions. If you only pick up the rulebook, casebook or handbook at one time of the year and never pick it up again. I am much more concerned about that official.

Hey, this is my opinion and many folks I know share it. I am not going to convince anyone here either way.

Peace