Want to officiate in the NFL?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

I don't know how they could be an more full-time. They are already putting in 25-30 hours during the week in addition to traveling to and working the game on a weekend. This isn't like baseball or basketball or hockey where they have games throughout the week every week.

I don't know anyone that works 25-30 hours a week for 4-5 months out of the year that's considered full time.

[wvumpire1807]

who do we contact if we are interested?

[Jim S]

Originally Posted by wvumpire1807

who do we contact if we are interested?

Well, it's NOT Ed Hochuli........

[InsideTheStripe]

Originally Posted by wvumpire1807

who do we contact if we are interested?

You don't contact the NFL. While an application COULD put you in the "maybe we should look at" pipeline, you'd need some REALLY good references. They have a scouting organization and a short list. An unsolicited resume isn't going to change that.

Speaking as an outsider, I love that NFL guys aren't full-time EMPLOYEES.

It allows for a level of accountability that doesn't exist in any other sport. I'd love to see their per game pay increased across the board, but I'd hate to see a system that works broken. Having spoken to my share of NFL guys, they all share an important trait... the belief that the best guys should be on the field (and they're that guy).

The NFL should stay a meritocracy. Leave that tenured, employee crap to MLB.

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I don't know anyone that works 25-30 hours a week for 4-5 months out of the year that's considered full time.

That 25-30 hours is before they travel to the game. If you add in that time it goes well over 40. If you make them go "full-time", what else are they going to do during the week they aren't already doing? Since you made them quit their real job you are going to have to give them a significant pay increase to supplement what they are giving up. Either that or you are only going to be able to consider guys that don't have decent paying jobs in the first place.