"I'm 52 years old, and in all my years..."

[JRutledge]

DLH17,

This is what you said way back in this thread.

Originally Posted by DLH17

And, to be honest, I'm appalled by the lack of hustle and interest on the part of the officials working some of her games. Little to no switching, reporting from the baseline by the lead official, no bump and run.

Anyone that watched me work this weekend (w/ the exception of 52 yr old granny super fan) saw an official that was working his butt off. I despise laziness.

No comments about positioning during live ball or even comments about where at all were made in your original comment. You specifically referenced several dead ball actions which the things highlighted and underlined says. Now when that did not go over well, you now give examples of plays during live ball.

And yes we can control our hustle, but many also realize what these games are. Money grabs and nothing more. I cannot recall that I have ever got a big assignment from a summer AAU ball (or even high school during the summer) game where there was no camp element to them. And because most officials know this, you get what you pay for.

Originally Posted by DLH17

realistically, there all types of officials...some are not the strongest on the rules...some aren't the strongest game managers....some aren't the best communicators.....some are having bad days.....etc etc. one thing that most officials have control over is their own effort. if effort and hustle are present, i think an official can be much more effective and respected.

And I couldn't not really give a damn what coaches think of me during the summer. Be happy I am even out there. I can do other things during that period of time.

Peace