The Sports Officials Thread

[Omaha 680]

I did my varsity "observation" yesterday. I had to show up in full uniform and hold the box (down indicator) while observing the head line judge's duties, because that is the position I will likely be working all season. Seeing another varsity game full speed was good for me. I was able to focus a lot on the offensive formations and blocking on my side of the field. I was also the best box that the New York Public School Athletic League has ever seen.

Shaka, you were right about sideline control. I've already started using some of your tips and it helps a lot. Not having that area clear is a huge impediment to keeping the game moving.

After the game I got my first 7 JV games assigned to me. I'm excited to get started for real.

[clackamascoug]

I did the chain gang thing when my sons played pre-high school football. It was a lot of fun - way more fun than sitting in the stands.

[LiveCoug]

So this happened at a local high school. The district has suspended the kids

[Northwestcoug]

I did the chain gang thing when my sons played pre-high school football. It was a lot of fun - way more fun than sitting in the stands.

I did a stint of that. I enjoyed it, but I found myself always getting nervous when a player was running in my direction. I didn't want to drop the pole and get out of the way too soon.

[Bo Diddley]

So this happened at a local high school. The district has suspended the kids

Wow that's totally messed up.

[Omaha 680]

Wow that's totally messed up.

The kids should be out for the year. There also needs to be an investigation and if any coaches knew about it beforehand they need to be fired.

[Uncle Ted]

The kids should be out for the year. There also needs to be an investigation and if any coaches knew about it beforehand they need to be fired.

It sounds like the officials association wants more than that...

The referee was "very upset" and "wanting to press charges," Wayne Elliot, the Austin Football Officials Association secretary, told The Associated Press.


"The first thing we want is that those two kids never play football again," Elliott said.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/john-jay-football-tackle-ref_55ec97abe4b03784e2762092

[TripletDaddy]

The kids should be out for the year. There also needs to be an investigation and if any coaches knew about it beforehand they need to be fired.

Whoa slow down goodell. You just did your first varsity observation and now you are making all these calls? baby steps.

[clackamascoug]

Follow the money. I betting this ref will be able to pay off his house by the end of the year.

[TripletDaddy]

Follow the money. I betting this ref will be able to pay off his house by the end of the year.

Totally agree. Those two kids that hit him are probably loaded!

[Omaha 680]

Whoa slow down goodell. You just did your first varsity observation and now you are making all these calls? baby steps.

Hey I'm about to work my first official JV game. I think I'm qualified to make these recommendations.

[Katy Lied]

I know we think it's charming, but I bet inside of a year there will be a penalty for touching a ref during a post-TD victory celebration.

[Bo Diddley]

I know we think it's charming, but I bet inside of a year there will be a penalty for touching a ref during a post-TD victory celebration.

I doubt it. It's been going on for years. Why change now? As you say, people think it's charming.

[TripletDaddy]

I doubt it. It's been going on for years. Why change now? As you say, people think it's charming.

Because football is ending soon, too, so we are running out of time.

[Eddie]

I know we think it's charming, but I bet inside of a year there will be a penalty for touching a ref during a post-TD victory celebration.

Some of the Nebraska fans were talking about their players doing similar things during the game. Maybe not a full on hug, but a couple of high five's.