Remind me why we do this again?

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by Thumper68

All right first thanks for all of the advice and comments. I am feeling better and this will soon fade away. I am working tonight. I be dammed if I let some ignorant folks get me from enjoying doing this. I have enjoyed it vey much thus far. Even when I feel like I have had a bad game I still feel a sense of satisfaction.

How'd the games go last night?

[Thumper68]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

How'd the games go last night?

Last nights games went great! First game very competitive (8th grade boys) closely contested, and the fans loud in a (mostly) positive way. Both myself and my partner were on the same page and managed it well. I was able to talk a chippy coach ( who wanted to talk about every call) that he had to choose his battles. He listened, and the game went smoothly after that. I had to call my first elbowing foul and I was able to slow down enough to think it thru with my fist up before opening my mouth and calling an intentional foul. I did not judge it flagrant. Once I explained the new rule to the offending player's coach everybody was fine. I hate to say this, because Padgett has replied to this thread and is probably monitoring it, but we did have 1 overtime period!

The next 2 games were not closely contested, but went very well from officials point of view. My partner was great and I know that this really helped. I did have my radar up as we left the locker room, tried not to make much eye contact, but heard nothing but a couple of thank you's.

I felt good on the way home and for the rest of my short evening. Again thanks to all for helping me thru this!

[Brad]

The parents of private religious schools never ceased to amaze me. Don't get me wrong — there were several religious schools where the parents / coaches / players were great ... super nice, moreso than anyone.

But at other private religious schools? Some of the worst people I have ever encountered. Pray before the game — but after the tip, all bets are off!!

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It's not clear to me what level this is, but a note to the league administrator/commissioner is warranted, as well as to your assigner if they are different people. If the schools are part of a state association, then let them know as well.