The root of the problem

[RobbyinTN]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

I am not sure things are getting better. Last year we had 10 officials start their training and ended the season with just 2 new officials.

Some guys can't handle the "abuse" and being new they will (1) make some mistakes that will irritate the coaches and (2) are uneasy about handing out Ts. I was that way when I first started - my first T was the hardest but once I saw that it worked, the others came easier. Still don't enjoy giving them but if they earn them I will give them.