Putting hands on official? (Video added)

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

That's not a good idea, either. I would hope that's a practice the IHSA would reconsider since there's really nothing positive that come come of it.

Why shouldn't the officials get recognized for their accomplishments the same way as the players and coaches do?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Rich

Why shouldn't the officials get recognized for their accomplishments the same way as the players and coaches do?

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

I'll take that chance, thank you. I've had my name and photo in various programs over the course of my career and have never had my life threatened and it doesn't concern me that someday it may happen, either.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

I don't see anything wrong with this as we are a big part of the game.

[Adam]

While I don't mind publicizing names and even pictures; addresses and phone numbers? Really?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Adam

While I don't mind publicizing names and even pictures; addresses and phone numbers? Really?

Bingo. Also who, exactly, is going to be celebrating our accomplishments? The fans? The schools? I think not. Our family, friends and colleagues know we're on the game. That's more than enough. If you say our names on a TV broadcast, so be it.

Just an FYI, from a college standpoint the ECAC prohibits PA announcers from saying our names during the pre-game intros. My assignor got into arguments with some schools this season because they weren't complying.

[APG]

I gotta go with Rich...I'll take that chance.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by APG

I gotta go with Rich...I'll take that chance.

Then how come you don't use your name here?

Just a curiosity question.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

The state made the assignment, why would they not acknowledge who worked the tournament? Associations already acknowledge the assignment. Something should come from the state as the records of who worked and when is on the website.

Also I have worked a State Final in football with a school from the same town I was located. Never heard anything about it and I tell that story is how insignificant it can be. It is not a secret where we are from.

Peace