Chuck, I'd be surprised if most comments aren't like Jack's. I ref and Jack just saw me a week or so ago, yikes...really for me, reffing is a blast! I get the same exhileration I had as a player...a few years ago...actually basketball. As a ref, I don't mind the *****ing on difficult calls, what drives me truly nuts is when a coach, player or fan starts on the first play and continues incessantly. Bad throw (which few understand) hand ball (that in no way was hand to ball), get his hands down...gosh, lobby me for calls, but do it on the tough ones not every move on the field.
The best refs are "consistant" so the players quickly get a feel for the calls and play accordingly. I hope I do that...mostly, I really enjoy the reffing and hope to continue.
Bob
