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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Actually, the bigges one I've seen is TF administration; wanting to go POI on a single T. I had to correct two Rs on that point, in game, last year. To be fair, it's not a major problem. My point is, however, when high school guys are messing up on the mechanics, they're generally accepting of feedback.

In all my sports there are officials that get rules mixed up. It happens when you are working one on Friday and Saturday afternoon you are working another level. Then you have to go back and work a high school game that night. It is not difficult to forget the differences from time to time if you are not careful. I know before every college game I have to review certain rules just to make sure I am straight. Not as hard for me when I work high school as I can go several games without working a college game. But when that does happen, I have to review the rules especially on those double header Saturdays.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And, for the record, the "Big Time" attitude isn't exclusive to either group. I've just seen it with a higher percentage of the "college guys."

I think that is an area thing. Might apply in most areas, but where I live college guys work high school games all the time. Even those that work D1 ball will work a high school game or tournament. But when I talk to others in that live in other states it is clear they get shut out for whatever reason to work high school. I guess I am fortunate because Friday night is a big high school night. Not many college games if any are played on Friday and so if you can work you will get games regardless of your overall schedule if you want to. In my area you cannot “big time” many of us because we know who is working and a college staff. My point is ego has not level. There are always guys that have an ego that is out of control or tries to make others feel lesser than. I guess it is ultimately how you deal with it.

Peace