Words can't describe.... this video.

[Ignats75]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

This story certainly doesn't paint that official in a positive light.

No it doesn't. And he's one of my assignors.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Ignats75

No it doesn't. And he's one of my assignors.

So is this in OH? No problem wearing the side panel shirts there for a HS game? Or is this a college game?

Based on looking at the floor markings, I thought this game was at the University of Minnesota Crookston (NSIC, Golden Eagles).

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

So is this in OH? No problem wearing the side panel shirts there for a HS game?

Not sure of the answer to the first question, but the OHSAA discourages the use of of side panel shirts.

Some officials around here use them anyway for non-tournament games, either (1) to show off that they do college too, or (2) to misleadingly suggest that they do college too.

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Not sure of the answer to the first question, but the OHSAA discourages the use of of side panel shirts.

Some officials around here use them anyway for non-tournament games, either (1) to show off that they do college too, or (2) to misleadingly suggest that they do college too.

Depends on the part of Ohio you are in, as well. In Central Ohio, none of our assignors have a problem with us wearing panels. They would like us to match as a crew, but there are games when crews are mixed. I always have both with me. I prefer to match, but if I am working with two partners one wearing panels and the other not, well, matching becomes a challenge.

[Juulie Downs]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Some officials around here use them anyway for non-tournament games, either (1) to show off that they do college too, or (2) to misleadingly suggest that they do college too.

Or because it's slimming?

[bbcof83]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

So is this in OH? No problem wearing the side panel shirts there for a HS game? Or is this a college game?

Based on looking at the floor markings, I thought this game was at the University of Minnesota Crookston (NSIC, Golden Eagles).

This is in MN @ Concordia U - St. Paul. It's a HS section semi final from 2008.

And wide panel shirts around here are worn by many people, no mandate either way from the state HS league. I prefer to wear regular shirts but I'm often the junior guy on the crew so I go with the flow.

[riverfalls57]

This game was a playoff game at Concordia College in St Paul. In MN it is OK to wear the side panel shirt. I have this team on Friday night.

[smginnis]

Originally Posted by riverfalls57

This game was a playoff game at Concordia College in St Paul. In MN it is OK to wear the side panel shirt. I have this team on Friday night.

Yea, I've seen the side panel as the new standard. Although the "breezy" side panel jerseys may go away due to the frequent piling. The important part is ensuring that both officials match. I would touch base with your partner.