Names mentioned on radio?

[jfurdell]

I think most officials probably prefer anonymity. If you are going to mention the officials by name, I like the practice of doing it during the pregame only.

[irefky]

During pre-game, prior to coin toss in football. I have heard other officials' names mentioned in a negative aspect and positive on the radio. I would rather my name not be mentioned, my family knows were I'm at and that's all I care about.

However, some officials really like to be in the lime light, I just don't buy into that.

[SWFLguy]

I have never had an issue with announcing
our names before a game-- on TV games we'd be
lined up in front of the camera for a shot that was
used to introduce us--that's it---
no names should be given after that !

[Huskerblue]

In Iowa, we have a card that lists all of the officials by position and their hometown. We have a couple of PA guys who think they are comedians and embellish out hometowns a little bit. I have been from such places as the Yukon Territory, Juneua Alaska. Its usually cold places. Wonder why that is. But I do not mind being announced. If people really want to find out, they'll find out anyhow.

[PSU213]

We give the list of officials for the game to the clock operator when he comes to our locker room for a pre-game pow-wow. He then takes it to the PA man, who can then do what he wants with it. If the game is on TV or radio, we give them they list also. I don't really see a big deal either way them announcing it on the TV/radio. It usually gets announced before the game by the PA man through the stadium.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by irefky

During pre-game, prior to coin toss in football. I have heard other officials' names mentioned in a negative aspect and positive on the radio. I would rather my name not be mentioned, my family knows were I'm at and that's all I care about.

However, some officials really like to be in the lime light, I just don't buy into that.

While I agree with you, I've never believed we should be anonymous zebras either.

[Forksref]

Years ago we were doing an out of town game and our white hat gave the names of NFL officials to the PA guy. Gosh, it was an honor working with Jerry Markbright that evening.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by irefky

During pre-game, prior to coin toss in football. I have heard other officials' names mentioned in a negative aspect and positive on the radio. I would rather my name not be mentioned, my family knows were I'm at and that's all I care about.

However, some officials really like to be in the lime light, I just don't buy into that.

Giving your name means you want to be in the lime light?

I guess like anyone I would rather my name not be mentioned, but to think that is never going to happen would not only be ridiculous, it would be unrealistic. Even if we do not give out the name, someone will find this out. I am sure in most cases the officials are known before the day of the game.

Peace

[JugglingReferee]

Was assigned a provincial final. Game is Saturday. I just received the game day script. 5 minutes before kick-off, they are announcing the officials.

I'm preparing a pre-made crew list with our numbers, positions, names and cities of residence. I have no problem with it.

[Texas Aggie]

I think the cities is pushing it a bit.

I'd rather just leave it at my name and go from there.

[JugglingReferee]

Perhaps. That's just how it's been here over the years.