Impartial_Observer

My fire pit is always open, and I’m always down for some ice cold Coca-Colas around the fire. But there are rules: 1) No effing phones, embrace the atmosphere and fellowship. 2) Farts are encouraged because farts are always funny 3) Feel free to embellish any story, so long as it adds to the story. 4) You will be made fun of, you will be laughed at, as will everyone else, don’t be a twatwaffle.

We had Vincennes that year, dude could sling it.

I wasn’t replying to you, just some general observations. Glad Coach Bragg got them headed on the right path.

It might pain some of you guys to know how dire the situation is with officials. There are several school each week using throw together crews, many times with guys who lack sufficient experience to handle a V game. No clue who the crew was at East or if this was even the case but I can tell you East was one of those schools. Example my crew retired after last season, we had games scheduled into 2028. We were one of two crews in our small association. Larger associations lost even more. IOA guys have told me they’ve lost 12 in the last three years. That’s a ton of experience, mentors, trainers, etc. leaving the profession. I have had several long time officials ask me about my experience, have I missed it, etc. because we’re all old and frankly I’ve reached a point in my life where other people’s children are no longer a priority for me.

The situation at BC has been a long time coming. Revolving doors in the AD’s office and from what I understand the principal’s office is what leads to this. I made the comment to some friends after working a MS game over there last year, how long before they give up on Football? It was clearly seen as something to just get over. I’m a Football guy, I want to see Football thrive, and that’s clearly not the case at BC.

FWIW Castle High School is it’s own school corporation. It’s in Warrick County, Evansville schools are all in Vandenburg County.

Forget it, he’s rolling.

I’m just trying to help. FWIW I thought the crew at Seymour/Brownstown did a great job.

Put your money where your mouth is: https://www.ihsaa.org/become-official

IHSAA ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER Indiana High School Athletic Association 9150 Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (Phone) 317-846-6601

You’re not the only one having issues with NFHS website and app.

I'm behind, need to gamble a little. East BNL BHSN Seymour Silver Creek

I’m not sure if you’ve seen what we’re doing lately or not…..

I have had that as well, a couple of times as I recall.

I seem to recall a trip in my early years of officiating to a certain southeastern Indiana school known for both football and band being told by the AD: ”the band will not be off the field before halftime is over, but you can’t flag us, because nobody effs with our band.”

I was down there at the beginning of the season for a MS game. Played two games and I don’t recall an issues with numbers, but frankly I’m old and can’t remember what I was doing five minutes ago.

JV/8th DH!

You have officials! lol

Congrats to the Stars, made the played the had to. I think the FC/BNL game should be a good one.

14-14 at Seymour.

14-14 at Seymour.

7-7 end of 1 at Seymour. Owls open the second quarter with a TD. 14-7, 11:03 2nd.

Class move.

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