Runing with the Bulls !

[James Neil]

Check out this month Referee Magazine. If you look real hard you’ll see one of our very own board regulars has been published. Congratulations Mike. YOU DA KIND!

[Edited by James Neil on Feb 26th, 2004 at 06:34 AM]

[Bob M.]

REPLY: I read Mike's little contribution also. Sounds like a typical umpire!!

[Snake~eyes]

What's it about? I don't get the magazine.

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Under the "Your Call" feature, REFEREE asked "What's the best job in officiating and why?" Mike answered, "Football umpire because you have to be a combination of good psychologist, communicator, and coordinator...and it's the closest thing to running with the bulls at Pamplona."

[Mike Simonds]

I did not receive my issue yet... I better send in my dues!

When I was in high school my best friend Myles and I were big Ernest Hemingway fans. We must of read "The Sun Also Rises" at least a dozen times. It was our dream to go to Spain and run with the bulls, drink wine, and wear berets. Perhaps someday...

Uncle Ernie Hemingway was a big inspiration to me in my formative years. I always remembered his definition of courage as "grace under pressure". This really applies to football officiating.

Its just an honor and a pleasure to be associated with a great game and most importantly a great group of guys such as yourselves.

[Bob M.]

Originally posted by Mike Simonds
I did not receive my issue yet... I better send in my dues!

When I was in high school my best friend Myles and I were big Ernest Hemingway fans. We must of read "The Sun Also Rises" at least a dozen times. It was our dream to go to Spain and run with the bulls, drink wine, and wear berets. Perhaps someday...

Uncle Ernie Hemingway was a big inspiration to me in my formative years. I always remembered his definition of courage as "grace under pressure". This really applies to football officiating.

Its just an honor and a pleasure to be associated with a great game and most importantly a great group of guys such as yourselves.

REPLY: I bet you say that to all the discussion boards....

[James Neil]

Originally posted by Mike Simonds


Uncle Ernie Hemingway was a big inspiration to me in my formative years.

Boy , can I say the same thing about my Uncle Ernie.

Hey... ... you don't think they could the same ...hmmmm ??? naaaaa no way . My Uncle Ernie only writes quizzes



[Edited by James Neil on Feb 28th, 2004 at 07:00 AM]

[Snake~eyes]

That's really cool, well said to. Nice job

[DoubleD]

Would Mike travel east or west to get to Spain from "way over there"?

[Mike Simonds]

Good question!

Well I've never been to Spain.

But I kind of like the music...