The difference is whether this was a young official who just started and didn't know any better or an older vet who doesn't care and doesn't try.
The first one I am behind 100% and think we should give all efforts to help. The second should be taken out behind the gym and shot.

I presume the coach was T'd for this comment, hopefully by the younger official? Sounds like a personal attack to me...

It is safe to presume
 

The young official was in over her head and probably felt as if she "deserved" the verbal abuse.

I recall those first few games and realize that I certainly should have T'd the coaches, but was not comfortable with what the threshold was.

I also know that I have much "thicker" skin than the typical official, (I teach in a Juvenile Prison) so I am one who does not T nearly as often as other officials. I am working on being more consistent with the local threshold.



[Edited by williebfree on Dec 12th, 2002 at 07:38 PM]

No T was given. Both officials appeared absolutely unruffled throughout the game.

Re: It is safe to presume
 

I reffed at a Juvey that has since closed down. You guys have one of the toughest job in the world. I imagine every once in a while a resident straightens out & does well. This must make you very proud.

Thanks Dan!

Officiating is easy compared to motivating a kid to apply himself academically when he is telling you he can make more $$$ in a weekend (pushing drugs) than you can in a month or two of teaching.

Of course, my response is... I can sleep heartily and know I am doing the right thing (even if I have a bad game :D)