Would You Accept?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Since we are in summer mode..thought I would throw this out

If like the NFL, the NBA officials were locked out, would you accept an assignment working NBA games? Why or Why Not?

Nope. You end up screwing yourself and others in the long run.

When I lived in GA from '96-00 some officiating groups worked together to get high schools to raise fees (at the time it was $35 for varsity). It was working well until other groups agreed to work for the going rate and then others agreed to work for $30 per game. Eventually we all lost out.

That being said I do look at the NFL situation differently from the other major sports because they aren't full-time employees of the league (similar to our situation). They have regular jobs and can earn a living. The league doesn't have quite as much leverage.