I make sure i have a clean face, only a mustache (Spelling?). I wear glasses, but wear contacts when I officiate.

So you have a problem with where the penguin claims to be from, but you have no problem with the fact that the penguin is talking. . .? :p

Padgett's meds must have gotten into the water supply.

I wear glasses but am still doing Freshman/JV games. I know that it is PC to not wear glasses at the varsity level but I know a few guys that do in our area. I've tried and tried to get the one-time use contacts into my eyes but still cannot do it. Very squeamish about it (I'll keep trying though). I don't want full time contacts either because I don't need them at work or most of the time for that matter. I also have a light 'stache though not porn-worthy.

Aw geeze, now you done it. He's gonna post the penguin's entire conversation.:D

What is this societal issue with glasses? You can see if you have contacts but not if you have glasses?

Rita

Nah, they just don't know if you're wearing contact lenses. Guarantee they'd have a ball if they found out a ref wore contact lenses.

Dunno. But after my first season a respected veteran from my area suggested that I leave my cane, my dog, and my tin cup in the locker room during games.

Some people can be so petty.

Too right.

The issue is not a societal issue; the issue is a credibility and perception issue. Right or wrong the fact that you have glasses means you have trouble seeing. Right or wrong, why put yourself in that category before the game even starts? This is why I wear contacts. And after all credibility has more to do with officiating than what you actually call. We are salespeople at the end of the day more than anything.

Peace

As a practical matter, you should keep the cane and the dog, as you may need to use them for protection. You can leave the cup, since nobody will put anything in it anyway, at least nothing you would want to take home.

Hey, stay on topic, please! This is "facial hair," not "glasses." If we can't keep some discipline, what's next, nose issues?

And how much credibility would you have if you wore contacts, had a problem with them, and came out for the 2nd half with your glasses on?

In our association and I believe throughout the whole state, facial hair is not allowed. Especially if you want a chance at getting a play-off game or making it to the state play-offs.