Welmer out...

[biz]

Originally Posted by bigdogrunnin

Welmer is almost 60 years old. He has been at the highest level for more than 25 years. He isn't worried about "extending" his career, he wants another shot at THE Dance!

As for INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, well, they are their own business, and they are able to dictate how much or how little they can handle.

As for the rest of us who wish we were in his shoes . . . the door is opening, now what are we going to do about it.

I assume that Mr. Welmer enjoys what he does and would like to continue for as long as possible.

As for the Final Four...bigdog, do you really think he has any shot at a Final Four? He hasn't worked the tournament at all for the last two years, and he worked one game each in 2006 and 2007.

Now you and I would love to have worked a career that even remotely resembles his and I would come close to killing for one shot to work a game in the NCAA tourney, but he's been there and done that. Judging by his recent record I would be shocked if he ever got the chance to work the FF even if he comes back completely healthy

[mbyron]

His assignors will be looking for a replacement.

I'm available.

[Bishopcolle]

Originally Posted by fullor30

So? I've had one for over a year.

Seriously, mine is a mild one and it has slowed me down somewhat, going in late March. Hope Welmer is back next season.

Same here...I just had it done, and two weeks recuperating...back at the job now...these tears are a part of living the ref life....I had both knees done 15 years ago, and now the left one this month....It happens....

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mbyron

His assignors will be looking for a replacement.

I'm available.

Shameless.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Division I basketball is a 5+ month season. Started in early November this year, the regular season concludes with conference championships the second week of March. That's 4.5 months. If you include post-season tournaments that last another month you have 5.5 months. Considering many of these officials are also working a few scrimmages before the season starts you could conceivable work pretty steady for almost 6 months.

That still leaves 6 months of R&R. Plenty of time to ready oneself for the next season. Besides I dont need any one putting a limit on how much I can work. Either I can or I cant.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by deecee

That still leaves 6 months of R&R. Plenty of time to ready oneself for the next season. Besides I dont need any one putting a limit on how much I can work. Either I can or I cant.

I'm not disagreeing with you. Just pointing out that 5+ months of working high level college basketball with only a day or two off each month is some significant pounding on the body.

I completely defend the right of an official to take as many games as he feels he can call.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by mbyron

His assignors will be looking for a replacement.

I'm available.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Shameless.

Snaq - Are you kidding? mb, according to a thread he started earlier TODAY, said he worked his first GV HS game last year and his first BV game LAST NIGHT!

Shameless?

mb is prepping himself for stardom baby. He's certainly on the fast track. Alas, we all knew him when...!

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by grunewar

mb is prepping himself for stardom baby. He's certainly on the fast track. Alas, we all knew him when...!

I didn't realize mbyron had moved to Southern California.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by doubleringer

In my opinion, it got him at roughly $200,000 a year in officiating wages. I'd be ok with that. It is up to each individual to figure out how often they want to work. He's carried a full schedule like that for years. Unfortunately injuries happen to everyone. I'll never be a men's official, but I'd take a Welmer on his 25th day in a row before a lot of other officials. That guy knows how to run a game.

115-120 games a year...$200,000 is probably a low estimate.

[mj]

JD Collins hasn't worked since the end of December. Is he hurt too? He's one of my favorites to watch...

[Adam]

I thought about Welmer last night as my wife and I were watching "How I Met Your Mother" on DVR. It's the episode where Robin finds out she's the subject of a drinking game.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I didn't realize mbyron had moved to Southern California.

OMG, that's funny!

[deecee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

OMG, that's funny!

I dont get the reference to Southern California here?

[Adam]

I can't find it quickly, but you might be able to search for the reference. We had a hot-shot official from SoCal come in here a while back claiming their training programs were so far superior to anywhere else, and their officials likewise far superior to anywhere else, that guys were ready to work college ball in their third year.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I can't find it quickly, but you might be able to search for the reference. We had a hot-shot official from SoCal come in here a while back claiming their training programs were so far superior to anywhere else, and their officials likewise far superior to anywhere else, that guys were ready to work college ball in their third year.

That would be this gem of a thread. A reference to the EGSDOTU was made as well. Happy reading.

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