Referee with "rabbit ears"

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by dkmz17

Don't need to, the principal of the school was present at the game. By the same token, if the local referee assignor was present, then my "letter" should not be needed. Also, I now recognize that I overstated my intent. Really, what I want is to make sure that the assignor, or the local AD's are aware of the referee's behavior.

Question - if the ref's behavior was inappropirate or his grasp of the rules is deficient, does the assignor simply no use him/her unless absolutely necessary or do they receive some type of remediation/counseling?

You seem to be intent on pointing out the official's behavior, and what should/shouldn't be done. The part that worries us, as officials, is the fact that you are glossing over the fans' and coach's behavior, and focusing on a lower-level game and the possible mis-application of one rule. It seems to be common knowledge that fans can voice their displeasure with reckless abandon, but, boy, if he says anything back to the fans, that makes him a bad official! A coach can call the official names, but if that official screws up one rule, we need to let that assignor know about it!

Why aren't you just as passionate about fans and coach behavior? Why aren't you just as willing to contact the school administration about remedial counseling for the coach? Is that the type of teaching environment that is best for the kids? In the 200 or so games you have attended, can you say you have provided the absolute best example in fan behavior? If not, have you partaken in any of those same remedial counseling sessions?

(Scrapper - you may be right about snapping at the new posters. It must be the time of year; lack of sunshine and warm weather, tired legs from all the games, not enough time with the wife and kids, too much convenience store food, etc. But pitchers and catchers report in a week or two...)