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Refereeing

Post by Miles » October 12th, 2009, 3:28 pm

I've decided that I'm going to be a high school football referee. I love the game, and I miss playing it. I think it'll be a fun way to stay active and get back on the playing field. Does anyone have an experiences with this, or happen to know any refs?
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Re: Refereeing

Post by Very Duke Blue » October 12th, 2009, 4:52 pm

Miles wrote:I've decided that I'm going to be a high school football referee. I love the game, and I miss playing it. I think it'll be a fun way to stay active and get back on the playing field. Does anyone have an experiences with this, or happen to know any refs?
No experience, don't know any refs. I do think this is a great idea. I'll bet you will be a good red. Lord knows, high school ball needs good ones. Good Luck to youl.

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Re: Refereeing

Post by wilson » October 12th, 2009, 5:05 pm

I'll totally come get drunk in your living room and boo you if you need the practice.
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Re: Refereeing

Post by Rolvix » October 12th, 2009, 5:28 pm

Miles wrote:I've decided that I'm going to be a high school football referee. I love the game, and I miss playing it. I think it'll be a fun way to stay active and get back on the playing field. Does anyone have an experiences with this, or happen to know any refs?
That sounds like a lot of fun! Sadly, most of my memorable experiences with refs aren't very positive. :-\ :D
I guess it's good to not be memorable...
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Re: Refereeing

Post by Ben63 » October 12th, 2009, 6:20 pm

I respect anyone who wants to be a ref. Good luck to you. God knows I didn't give them any respect in my playing days.

The last straw was when I was late hit three plays in a row with no call so I called the kid a "dirty fuck" and I got flagged for it. Through my 9 years of football it was my only personal foul and it happened on senior night for something that shouldn't have been called. Should I have said it? No. But compared to all the crap that goes uncalled what I said was ridiculous for a 15 yarder. Yes I'm still bitter...

But we did win that game 55-13. :D :D
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Re: Refereeing

Post by DukeUsul » October 12th, 2009, 7:33 pm

wilson wrote:I'll totally come get drunk in your living room and boo you if you need the practice.
LOL literally
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Re: Refereeing

Post by DukeUsul » October 12th, 2009, 7:35 pm

Sounds like a lot of fun. I've thought about refereeing.

I have a co-worker who used to referee Div III football. One day he got called and asked to ref a scrimmage during Redskins training camp. He was a side judge I think. I remember him telling me he pretty much swallowed the whistle, as he was scared to death of calling anything on Champ Bailey.
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Re: Refereeing

Post by cl15876 » October 12th, 2009, 7:37 pm

DukeUsul wrote:
wilson wrote:I'll totally come get drunk in your living room and boo you if you need the practice.
LOL literally
Agree, I also thought that was pretty clever and funny! :ymparty: :joker:
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Re: Refereeing

Post by Miles » October 13th, 2009, 10:31 am

wilson wrote:I'll totally come get drunk in your living room and boo you if you need the practice.
Thanks, I'm sure I'll need it. I can also practice throwing flags at you and penalizing you 15 minutes no cheese plate for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Re: Refereeing

Post by Miles » October 13th, 2009, 10:32 am

DukeUsul wrote:Sounds like a lot of fun. I've thought about refereeing.

I have a co-worker who used to referee Div III football. One day he got called and asked to ref a scrimmage during Redskins training camp. He was a side judge I think. I remember him telling me he pretty much swallowed the whistle, as he was scared to death of calling anything on Champ Bailey.
How freaking cool. I've already entertained the thoughts of how cool it would be to ref a college game or something bigger. We'll see though.
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