how to deal with new, but arrogant, official?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by representing

.....even if you're correct. You shouldn't be looking there, and don't call something if it's right in front of the other official who has the better view and is closer to the play".

Apparently it is difficult for many to drop the ball watching habit. For some, even if they really want to, they just can't help it.

"I know, I know, I shouldn't have called it from there, but it just looked so obvious........" etc. etc.

Your guy apparently has no intention of dropping the habit, so GIGDGO.