The suggestions made in order to assist the referee's in the performance of their jobs all seem to be reasonable when applied with common sense. I think what frustrates people outside the officiating community is that how fast the wagons are circled when anything about an official is questioned. Sure its a thankless position, sure they are underpaid, sure they are human, sure some are working way below their skill level, sure some are biased, sure some are just not cut out to be officiating. We must applaud the dedication of those who work so hard to manage the game, we also must re train or re educate those who try and control the game due to ego or bias or anything that is self serving. We should never be having this conversation as they should be invisible and never make an impact on the game. But there is only one problem and that we are all human which really only becomes a problem when we neglect to acknowledge our mistakes.
The player is forced to acknowledge and take responsibility for his mistake with a foul or card. The coach and team also has to take responsibility. Ultimately being rewarded with a win or loss. Does a ref even have his pay cut? Loose assignments? etc.
I think what back screen really wants to know is why is there never any conversation when something is so obvious and egregious that it is ignored. I think it would be enlightening to have a response other than we are shorthanded or we cant do that.
