Whistle in hand

[Johnny Ringo]

Ed, Thanks for the response. That's what I was wondering. If any associations out there had any "local" rules for this.

To another post, I did not say they were bad. Just arrogant and are known for this. It's a group that act like this together. They are the type of officials who like to be seen and this one little thing is just another way they like to be seen. We like to call them the "whistle-in-hand" gang.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

BktBallRef,

I never said they were bad. And I think I retold that the ones that do it in my are are KNOWN for being arrogant people!

Who is doing the assuming?

First, there's no need to be offended. I placed a at the end of those two statements. It was a joke to remind you that there are plenty of officials who carry their whistle in their hand.

Second, yes, you did say they were "bad and arrogant." From your thread starting post:

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Personally, I think it looks bad and arrogant.

Finally, read the other info in my post and try to look beyond your prejudice with regard to this situation. It just might make you a better official. IOW, get you a$$ off your shoulders. It's unbecoming.

[btaylor64]

I work without a lanyard, but that is just how I feel most comfortable. It's a personal preference, but our HS association requires us to wear one and I do so, but I come close to breaking my smitty everytime I call a foul.

I do feel this adds a sense of style, but not why I use it. I think having a string hanging from your neck or your shirt looks bad, but that is just my personal preference.