Once in a blue moon...

[Rich]

I had a great time. Partner was a college student - newer official. He did a nice job. Guys like him are the future of officiating.

I gave him my card and suggested our association and another one closer to where he goes to school.

One disturbing thing he told me - he's working some youth games free of charge this afternoon in exchange for the promise to be "put on the list" for freshman and JV games next season. Really? To get FR/JV games? I may need to hook this kid up with some ADs. Annoys me they'd use people in this way - guys that are new who we need ti keep around.

Now, a few days off.