John Milstead has a great article related to what is being discussed here in today's update: <A HREF="http://www.officiating.com/index.cgi?category=football&page=jm_getsomeone">We Can Always Get Someone</A>

I think that the point that Mark was trying to make is echoed in John's article: That we, as officials, often times do not stick together as we should.

There is a lot of comaraderie in officiating, however, far too often officials are willing to stab each other in the back.

But, you're right Chuck -- I was joking in one sense... Until I can afford to support my family based on my officiating income, it is not my "profession" necessarily.