Playing Officials

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by doubleringer

My problem wasn't so much with their judgement, it was the fact that they didn't run. It was annoying, but I always reminded myself that I didn't want to work those games, so I shouldn't complain.

This particular "irritant" has always bugged me. If the officials are making the calls, controlling the game, and getting the job done, but aren't seen as hustling...well, what's the beef? Half the men in most wreck leagues aren't running either. In fact, my biggest irritant in men's wreck is that just when you get a good angle at T or C, some leisurely weeknight warrior steps into your frame and just stops and loafs there. It's not moving to improve; it becomes moving to see around the spectators dressed as players.

Now if they're not hustling, and they're missing stuff...well, okay. That's a legitimate gripe.