Putting hands on official? (Video added)

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by icallfouls

All you have to do is look in the box score for IHSAA, their names are listed there. Took me all of 2 minutes to find that info (Daniel Smith (R), Richard Tolle, Todd Brooke). The same can be said of a lot of the games we all work.

In some state the names and towns in which an official resides is listed on their website.

I am no expert, but doesn't the freedom of information act also make it possible to get this info? We are working for a state association who receives its money from the public. I think any resourceful person could acquire the info.

Sure but is a high school sports reporter really going to go through that trouble to find the hometown information for the officiating crew on a basketball game? I doubt it, especially since they'd face (in IL) a wait of up to five business days.

[icallfouls]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Sure but is a high school sports reporter really going to go through that trouble to find the hometown information for the officiating crew on a basketball game? I doubt it, especially since they'd face (in IL) a wait of up to five business days.

It is public information or can easily be obtained. Everyone screams about transparency, unless they are the ones being talked about. Officials want the acknowledgement when they are selected to work a tournament, but then if things don't go well, they don't want anyone to talk about it. You get the good with the bad.

The state seems to have bigger issues with the conduct of the schools (players and coaches) than with the officiating.