Why officials quit?

[Soonerump]

I agree with Texas Aggies on all 4 points. The biggest one that I have to deal with is politics. Our organization is one of those buddy systems. If you are on a competent crew who continually gets high marks for evaluations from staff and coaches and still do not get playoff games due to the buddy system it can get frustrating. We continue to officiate every year though because there is no other feeling in the world than standing on the field on a Friday night with the band playing and the fans screaming for their team when the teams run onto the field. Their are some things worth overlooking if you enjoy what you are doing.