Tonight may be a GI, GD, GO game

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RobbyinTN

I agree that mechanics aren't as important as making the correct call but they still need to be as sharp as possible.

I hear people say this but it drives me crazy. Our mechanics are what sell the calls. Someone still complains if we have great mechanics. But great mechanics might give you a pass on a few calls that are close. It is like if you go to a restaurant and the place is nasty, you probably will not enjoy the food as much as a place that is very clean and sanitary with the same quality in food. The presentation matters.

Originally Posted by RobbyinTN

Not making excuses for a poor game - just realizing there will be more pressure on me tonight as the R to ensure we have a good game and to watch everything closely. I usually work with the same partners and never have to worry about things like this.

That should be a challenge you are willing to take on. If you are really a "lead official" than this is something you should want to do with pleasure. Not all of our partners are going to be as experienced or seasoned as we are the longer you do this. And you cannot worry about every call that someone makes. They will have to live and die with what they call and explain their reasoning for it. Call your game and move on. Only get involved when it is something administratively that needs to be handled. None of us are perfect and not all partners are going to be that way. Seize the moment and prove you belong. Whether they belong will be determined and something they will have to answer for, not you.

Peace