Besides, any idiot can memorize a rulebook. That's NOT the problem. The problem is a shortage of proven, level-headed officials who have the anticipation, fitness and work ethic to keep up with 18-year-old sprinters making 70-yard runs, combined with above-average judgment in dealing with overheated adolescents, some of whom are coaches. Thankfully, the problem is mitigated (somewhat) at this time of the year by an ever-decreasing slate of games. The only problem is the slots filled by those "old hands" who are surviving on seniority and reputation alone. And they know who they are.
