Playing Officials

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by Kingsman1288

So believe it or not, but I actually play in wreck league. Only reason I am playing is cause I get to play for free but that's another story. Anyways, my question is how to handle an officiating crew who is just flat out horrible. This crew was probably the worst I have ever seen. They're mis-applying rules left and right, not calling much of anything, constantly out of position, etc. The sad thing is they are both in the HS association with me and should know better.

Now I never, ever say anything to any official at all. My philosophy is it's like a fraternity and we all have to stick together. My teammates and the other team just can't take it anymore though. They all know I officiate and so they are all asking me to go tell the crew what they are doing wrong, help them out, etc. I tell them I won't do it cause it's not my game and they are the ones working it.

Should I have said something to them? Maybe after the game? Should I call my assignor and let them know these two are having trouble? I'm just unsure how to approach this situation and I don't want to burn any bridges.

Thats why I stopped playing all together. I could not keep my mouth shut.

[JS 20]

If I were you, I would just let it go. I suspect that if you said something to them about it, they'd say something to the effect of "hey it's just a rec league, it's not that big of a deal". That would probably get you more upset about their attitude towards these games. Also, being younger (I am as well), you don't want to get a bad rep as a know it all as someone else said. Sounds like they might not take the league very serious, probably a good idea for you to try your best not to take their officiating as serious. I'm not trying to imply you're getting all worked up about nothing here. I was the same way you are when I played intramurals in college and the officials were terrible. I'm just saying you should let it slide and go about your business.

[TravelinMan]

Was there a specific play you wanted to discuss or are you just venting. As of this point in time, your bias is on display for all to marvel at.......

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by TravelinMan

Was there a specific play you wanted to discuss or are you just venting. As of this point in time, your bias is on display for all to marvel at.......

I don't think he's showing any Bias here. He gave a brief description of the game situation and asked what was the best way to address it. He got his answer and is not continuing to ask for other solutions "just to suit his perception".

Good question, asked and answered.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by msavakinas

I'm 19 and work college D-III... and I'm not from SoCal.

I don't get the comment.

It's one of those infamous inside jokes.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by msavakinas

I'm 19 and work college D-III... and I'm not from SoCal.

I don't get the comment.

Wow that's a fast progression! Out of curiosity, how old were you when you started working HS varsity games?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's one of those infamous inside jokes.

Not that far inside - there was a poster here earlier this year who made the claim the officials from southern CA were better trained and therefore able to move up into the D-1 ranks quicker. Several other posters picked up on those comments, and perhaps slightly embellished those claims to allow that all officials from southern CA are able to work D-1 in 3 years.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Not that far inside - there was a poster here earlier this year who made the claim the officials from southern CA were better trained and therefore able to move up into the D-1 ranks quicker. Several other posters picked up on those comments, and perhaps slightly embellished those claims to allow that all officials from southern CA are able to work D-1 in 3 years.

I would be one of those insiders.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

In SoCal, if you're under 25, you go straight from HS JV to D1...your career is on track.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I would be one of those insiders.

Geeze, I see I need a weekend.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Geeze, I see I need a weekend.

Why, you'll just waste it away drinking.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Why, you'll just waste it away drinking.

How is that wasting it?

[btaylor64]

man i like seeing all these young cats getting into ncaa early on. Thats great. it just seems few and far between around my area.

Good for you young ones. I wish you continued success and keep plugging away.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's one of those infamous inside jokes.

I thought we stopped those. Maybe I better start looking for some images to post.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by btaylor64

man i like seeing all these young cats getting into ncaa early on. Thats great. it just seems few and far between around my area.

Good for you young ones. I wish you continued success and keep plugging away.

Tell your Southern colleagues to pack their sh!t and move to Calilforny, like the Clampetts. (Billy, I know you're itching to post an image, fight the urge).

[Kingsman1288]

Wow...I had no idea my thread would pick up this much steam. Anyways, to make a long story short I picked up a "T" Thurs night because I said and I quote "Why was there not a call there? He clotheslined my teammate on a fastbreak." Teammate missed the basket btw. Said to a random crew during a time-out with 11:45 left in the first half. We were down 21-7 at the time.

That's my first technical I've ever received in my entire life. I was hoping to have a cooler story behind it though...