Overweight Refs

[JCrow]

Relative to the two preceding replies:

In truth, being overweight is not a good thing. It can hinder performance. On the other hand, so can alcoholism, drug use, smoking and countless other complusions such as temper, greed, prejudice and PRIDE.

If an in-shape Ref has red hair: Some fan will be calling him Howdy-Doody.

If an in-shape Ref looks perfect: Some fan will yell, "Hey, Ashton Kucher....nice call."

A wiseA@@ fan will usually find something to needle a Ref about. As for an overweight guy never playing....two words.....Oscar Robinson. Many of us don't look the same at 55 as we did at 25. I could care less about what a fan thinks of my built - it's enough trying to get calls right.

In my Y League, the Women Refs get no less respect than the men. We use IABBO Refs for the 9-12 League and quite a few women come out. Never seen a problem.