coach addressing ref by first name

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

... I'm actually impressed when they can remember the first names of their three officials for that night - although seeing long-time veterans over the course of a regional coaching career makes it easier, I'm sure.
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They have an assistant whose job is to find out the names of the officials and write them down for the H/C so he can call out your name during the game.