"pet-peeve"

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I worry more about how well people call the game. Give me an overweight official who does his job over someone who calls in my primary, calls every bit of contact instead of advantage/disadvantage, and generally sucks.

Of course, I'm a short guy who could stand to lose a few pounds (and always could). Nice to know you'd hate working with me without even knowing how well I do on the court. Must kill people like you knowing I work 40+ varsity games each year and am generally wanted back by schools, conferences, etc.

This is, naturally, going to change my generally positive perception of you on this board. C'est la vie.

Rich, I'm not one to take up for Nevada, but I don't think needing to shed some pounds falls into the category of Nevada's "overweight" statement. If you're overweight and not getting up and down the court, I pretty much have a issue with that as well. I could care less if you make the greatest calls in the world, if your weight affects you getting into position or having to make a AT&T call because you're steady getting beat down the court, then it's a problem. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that perception is everything now days, and I heard it all summer long in camps about officials being overweight, or they need to shed some pounds etc. etc.