Me, in this referee outfit! Even though the socks are pretty much pulled up to the bottoms of my boxers, and even though I have on a 100% cotton under-shirt, I'm still feelin' itchy. No wonder refs are always turning and adjusting (and yes, missing a few calls here and there--they're always itching!). Anyway, this evening I'll be taking part in my very first refereeing event (freshman footbal). I'm also going to be reffing basketball this winter. I'm excited about tonight and quite interested in this whole officiating thing. I've been shocked at how serious officials really take their jobs; I've been blown away at the level of seriousness actually. Well, I've paid my fees, attended the necesarry meetings and I've passed all three tests I had to take (scoring over 90% on them all), so, I'm a registered official now. What does that mean? Reffing in cold MI weather and memorizing and studying a lot of rules and signals. Fun times, eh!8/21/08
What's Black & White & Itchy All Over?
Me, in this referee outfit! Even though the socks are pretty much pulled up to the bottoms of my boxers, and even though I have on a 100% cotton under-shirt, I'm still feelin' itchy. No wonder refs are always turning and adjusting (and yes, missing a few calls here and there--they're always itching!). Anyway, this evening I'll be taking part in my very first refereeing event (freshman footbal). I'm also going to be reffing basketball this winter. I'm excited about tonight and quite interested in this whole officiating thing. I've been shocked at how serious officials really take their jobs; I've been blown away at the level of seriousness actually. Well, I've paid my fees, attended the necesarry meetings and I've passed all three tests I had to take (scoring over 90% on them all), so, I'm a registered official now. What does that mean? Reffing in cold MI weather and memorizing and studying a lot of rules and signals. Fun times, eh!
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Why dost thou doest this?
ReplyDeletewhy not my leige?
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Please, please, please make this call, watch the video:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TTGZJlZpyc
YOU SUUUUUUCK, REF!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust trying to help you adjust. ;)
WHAT? ARE YOU BLIND? OPEN YOUR EYES! YOU ARE THE SADDEST EXCUSE FOR A HUMAN BEING I HAVE EVER MET! YOU SUCK!!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to help Bill help you. Of course the there will usually be some expletives peppered in there as well.
No, just wondering if this is a life long desire, or just generating some extra cake. Kinda just why.
Basically, I'm nosy.
Joey,
ReplyDeleteThat is quite funny. I've honestly never heard the phrase before but certainly, you can see (despite the crappy recording!) #69 tackle and then punch the offensive blocker while the blocker is lying on the ground. It is the two guys right at the top of the pack just inside the hash marks. As for "giving him the business", I'm not sure if I'll ever get to use that or not but it is quite hilarious.
Bill,
Thanks for the encouragement...you tool.
Scott,
This hasn't been a lifelong dream but it is actually quite fun. A few benefits: Helping kids, contributing to the community, getting exercise, getting back on the playing field, adrenaline rush, mental exercise, free hotdogs at half-time and a little extra cash (which pretty much goes to buying equipment and paying association fees). Hope that answers your questions you nosy #$%*&^$.