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Originally posted by ChuckElias
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Originally posted by zebraman
I ref some of my NFHS games with D-1, D-2, and D-3 refs. They're just people, not gods... the only difference is that they don't mind the nomadic lifestyle during the winter as much as some of the rest of us.
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Z, I agree with nearly everything you've written in this thread. But I don't think the "only" difference between me and a D1 official is that he/she doesn't mind the travel. Most D1 officials get to that level b/c of exceptional ability (although there are exceptions, of course).
Your comment is kind of like saying that the only difference between Paul Pierce and a local Boston HS player is that Pierce is available to play 82 games a year.
chuck
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Chuck,
How about if I say that it is OFTEN the only difference? This is based on my own experience. In our local association, all of our top few officials are quite capable of doing college ball. Most of us have been asked to do so many times. All of those who have made the sacrifice of the additional time required (not just being gone from family all season, but also the "right" camps and the volunteer summer tournaments) have "made it." Personally, being away from my boy so many evenings just for high school ball is a big enough sacrifice... sometimes too much. More power to those who are able to work it into their lives without a negative influence on family life.
Z
Tue Feb 18, 2003, 12:28pm
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