How does your state rank?

[johnny d]

Originally Posted by Rich

Best is subjective.

There are so many factors that go into what makes a good official. I'd put play calling as number 1, but there are some intangibles such as game management that are very hard to quantify.

I agree. But there does come a point when a persons inability to get plays right deteriorates to the point where all the intangibles in the world cannot make up for it. The tangibles are much easier to measure and it is pretty evident when watching that a person can no longer handle the level of game they are being asked to work.


One of the biggest problems I see are guys who think they should get a state final in their fifth season

This might be true for the majority, but there are always guys out there that are capable of doing so. We have guys from the Chicago area that were doing mid-major D1 basketball by their 5th year officiating. You think they couldn't handle a state final game?