Playoff scoldings from B. Mauer

[bisonlj]

The key benefit here is they are trying to be consistent across the entire state. That is very difficult to do with so many officials at the HS level. There will always be things people will disagree with. I would love to have someone with a level of authority monitoring these types of things and communicating issues to coaches and officials. Even if you only agree with 80% of them, everyone will be doing the same thing.

[jTheUmp]

Consistency is fine, but some of the comments rub me the wrong way. For example:

Attitude: Restricted Area not enforced in the 1st half. Observer discussed it at halftime. Then the official did not enforce the RA the 2nd half. Think about these ramifications – a Pretender?

No problem with the substance of the comment, but the writing style just seems... weird. Why not say something like this:

During one game observed last weekend, the officials were not enforcing the restricted area as defined by rule. The observer discussed this with the crew at halftime, but the restricted area was not enforced in the second half either. The restricted area must be enforced for the safety of the officiating crew and the safety of the bench/sideline personnel.

[Suudy]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

No problem with the substance of the comment, but the writing style just seems... weird. Why not say something like this:

Your example is a good one. What is meant by "Pretender" other than a dig at the official? Keep the bulletin professional.

[rriffle822]

Originally Posted by Suudy

Your example is a good one. What is meant by "Pretender" other than a dig at the official? Keep the bulletin professional.

One of the rubrics that he has used from the beginning of his tenure is a "Contending" crew vs. a "pretending" crew with respect to moving up to better games, playoffs, etc. Personally I found it off putting. I was not a fan of his micromanaging and felt that he has gone overboard at time, but, in general, did appreciate his trying to standardize things.

Coming to a new state this season, it was trying at time doing sub-varsity game where everybody had different ways of communicating on the field because there is little standardization.

[JasonLJ]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

Quote:
During one game observed last weekend, the officials were not enforcing the restricted area as defined by rule. The observer discussed this with the crew at halftime, but the restricted area was not enforced in the second half either. The restricted area must be enforced for the safety of the officiating crew and the safety of the bench/sideline personnel.

You need to add pretender at the end.