Rodney 10,000,002 Posted October 1 What can I do to help with this shortage? Maybe sign up to be a referee? 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muda69 758 Posted October 1 2 minutes ago, Rodney said: In order to solve the issue, I think it is important we look at all options. There are many crews simply wasting their time on friday nights at 1a football games. We wouldnt even have to contract all of 1a football, if we removed just half of these teams, we could easily have enough zebras for everyone else. Or at a New Palenstine vs. Shelbyville football game. Or at a Western Boone vs. Frankfort football game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gipper 329 Posted October 1 Give me a whistle... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustRules 156 Posted October 1 10 minutes ago, Muda69 said: Or at a New Palenstine vs. Shelbyville football game. Or at a Western Boone vs. Frankfort football game. I happen to know the crew working the Shelbyville New Pal game. They are driving from Evansville!! When there was a possibility the game wouldn't be played I expect they weren't heartbroken. Blowouts are the hardest games to work because you have to work harder to concentrate every play. Close games are fun because it's easy to concentrate. And they aren't stressful because you don't care how each play or the game ends. They are just another play. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gipper 329 Posted October 1 1 minute ago, JustRules said: I happen to know the crew working the Shelbyville New Pal game. They are driving from Evansville!! When there was a possibility the game wouldn't be played I expect they weren't heartbroken. Blowouts are the hardest games to work because you have to work harder to concentrate every play. Close games are fun because it's easy to concentrate. And they aren't stressful because you don't care how each play or the game ends. They are just another play. Further evidence to give me a whistle... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustRules 156 Posted October 1 16 minutes ago, Gipper said: Further evidence to give me a whistle... We'd love to have you! Contact the IHSAA and take the license exam! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Impartial_Observer 1,009 Posted October 1 45 minutes ago, Rodney said: In order to solve the issue, I think it is important we look at all options. There are many crews simply wasting their time on friday nights at 1a football games. We wouldnt even have to contract all of 1a football, if we removed just half of these teams, we could easily have enough zebras for everyone else. I realize this is a troll, but at the same time as an official give me a good game regardless of class any day. In close games there are pivotal plays. Where everyone is laser focused, you know you have to be good on this play. There are a handful of games over the course of your career where every play of the game is like this. These games are rare, and among the most fun to work. And if you're fortunate enough to walk off the field knowing you had it covered, there is no better feeling in the world. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 10,000,002 Posted October 1 2 hours ago, Rodney said: What can I do to help with this shortage? Maybe sign up to be a referee? This is not what I wrote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdets89 26 Posted October 1 2 minutes ago, Rodney said: This is not what I wrote I'd accept the improvement and move on. 1 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWaterBoii 27 Posted October 1 NEW TOPIC: #ATROLLNOTINCONTROL... 😂🤣 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Nowlin 1,226 Posted October 1 1 hour ago, Rodney said: This is not what I wrote Oops Not sure what happened 1 hour ago, kdets89 said: I'd accept the improvement and move on. I think it was VASTLY IMPROVED 1 2 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gipper 329 Posted October 1 3 hours ago, JustRules said: We'd love to have you! Contact the IHSAA and take the license exam! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshiner1345 19 Posted October 1 23 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: Oops Not sure what happened I think it was VASTLY IMPROVED Now that's funny right there!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 10,000,002 Posted October 1 This is a serious suggestion, it would be better for everyone. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Nowlin 1,226 Posted October 1 1 hour ago, Rodney said: This is a serious suggestion, it would be better for everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
from_the_sidelines007 30 Posted October 2 8 hours ago, Rodney said: This is a serious suggestion, it would be better for everyone. How do you get a community score of (minus) 25? as always, the game is better from_the_sidelines007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 10,000,002 Posted October 2 1a apologist downvoting blockades 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st and Goal 15 Posted October 2 What do they make a game out of curiosity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gipper 329 Posted October 2 I would love to referee, but my job is cataclysmically tough and involves a lot of travel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustRules 156 Posted October 2 2 hours ago, 1st and Goal said: What do they make a game out of curiosity HS varsity most pay $75-$85/game. I"m not sure of sub-varsity since I don't work it any longer but I believe it's $50-$60/game. I do know one conference does double headers on Saturday morning with freshman/JV and they pay $125 to work both games. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Nowlin 1,226 Posted October 2 10 hours ago, Rodney said: 1a apologist downvoting blockades maybe because your dumb crusade to downgrade schools who are in classification of 1a is the reason?? I don't know, maybe just that or your ideals of getting ride of an entire classification of football is beyond comprehension. I would pay top dollar for you to go up to Coach Larry "Bud" Wright and tell him his 400 plus wins and 9 state championships are pointless. 6 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Impartial_Observer 1,009 Posted October 2 9 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: maybe because your dumb crusade to downgrade schools who are in classification of 1a is the reason?? I don't know, maybe just that or your ideals of getting ride of an entire classification of football is beyond comprehension. I would pay top dollar for you to go up to Coach Larry "Bud" Wright and tell him his 400 plus wins and 9 state championships are pointless. Word! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st_and_10 77 Posted October 2 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: maybe because your dumb crusade to downgrade schools who are in classification of 1a is the reason?? I don't know, maybe just that or your ideals of getting ride of an entire classification of football is beyond comprehension. I would pay top dollar for you to go up to Coach Larry "Bud" Wright and tell him his 400 plus wins and 9 state championships are pointless. And make sure you wear a helmet @Rodney so we all can watch Bud grab the fask mask and "lower you to his level". LOL Edited October 2 by 1st_and_10 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 10,000,002 Posted October 2 What are we talking by top dollar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 10,000,002 Posted October 2 And it isnt a dumb crusade, there are plenty of legitimate reasons to get rid of 1a 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites