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Are you willing to fill one of those vacant positions created by your suggestion?Officials in that game shouldn't be allowed to do any more officiating. They did everything in their power to influence that game in favor of Staunton.
In the past, I did. 15 years did it in Virginia in football and baseball. Happily retired now. I stand by the statement. Aggregious against Riverheads and it was noticeable. The worst officiated football game and most one sided I've seen in 10 years, and again, Riverheads isn't my team. Radford is, so if you have an outsider with no dog in the fight commenting on it, there's probably some validity behind the statement.Are you willing to fill one of those vacant positions created by your suggestion?
Fairlawn, I'm not one to knock officials, and that's the first time I've ever seen you comment about officiating on here. I have to agree with you. I watched second half and thought Riverheads was getting jobbed, I don't know if on purpose but it was badOfficials in that game shouldn't be allowed to do any more officiating. They did everything in their power to influence that game in favor of Staunton.
Then...well...first let me thank you for "volunteering" your time because these officials don't make enough money to put up with the crap that fans, athletes and coaches throw at them...In the past, I did. 15 years did it in Virginia in football and baseball. Happily retired now. I stand by the statement. Aggregious against Riverheads and it was noticeable. The worst officiated football game and most one sided I've seen in 10 years, and again, Riverheads isn't my team. Radford is, so if you have an outsider with no dog in the fight commenting on it, there's probably some validity behind the statement.
Bad calls are made all the time. I made many of them. That's human nature. There is a shortage and officials are underpaid. No question about this and with fewer inexperienced officials, some of the calls made might not be as accurate. That's not intentional. That's accidental. What is a totally different ballgame is when you have an official with the intent to influence the game (no accident). It's rare. It's very rare, but it does happen. I did officiating long enough to know it when I see it. Like I wrote, in all my years on this board, I've never written anything about an official. Ever. Until now. What happened with Riverheads-Staunton was intentional, not accidental, and that crew shouldn't work again. Your post gwb16 is being made on the assumption that the officiating/missed calls are Always accidental and 99.5 percent of the time, they are just that. But, don't neglect the 0.5 percent or less in which it's not accidental. This is why I posted and I stand by my post.Then...well...first let me thank you for "volunteering" your time because these officials don't make enough money to put up with the crap that fans, athletes and coaches throw at them...
Now, it's really easy to state "throw 'em out"....we already have a gross shortage. What's the solution? Officiate games with short crews? Or start cancelling games because we don't have a full crew to officiate a game?
I understand bad calls happen... oftentimes, more frequently than some people would like to see. I've seen it happen to both teams in the same night.
Angel Hernandez gets paid MAD MONEY to be the worst umpire in the history of the MLB...and he's a professional...
Just a thought, but some people might want to be careful with what they wish for...the replacement options could possibly be 1000 times worse.
Which plays specifically were "aggregious" and specifically made "with the intent to influence the game" and was so apparent to you to say it was "intentional, not accidental?" Those are some strong words and accusations. I have watched the game over a few times and there are some questionable calls on both sides, but to me it seems as if the flag count was fairly equal. If you are referencing the aiding the runner calls, which is a point of emphasis this year, on both calls you can see the offensive players attempting to aid the runner. Especially the 2nd call, where you can see one player pushing the runner and another player grabbing defenders and pulling them off the pile.Bad calls are made all the time. I made many of them. That's human nature. There is a shortage and officials are underpaid. No question about this and with fewer inexperienced officials, some of the calls made might not be as accurate. That's not intentional. That's accidental. What is a totally different ballgame is when you have an official with the intent to influence the game (no accident). It's rare. It's very rare, but it does happen. I did officiating long enough to know it when I see it. Like I wrote, in all my years on this board, I've never written anything about an official. Ever. Until now. What happened with Riverheads-Staunton was intentional, not accidental, and that crew shouldn't work again. Your post gwb16 is being made on the assumption that the officiating/missed calls are Always accidental and 99.5 percent of the time, they are just that. But, don't neglect the 0.5 percent or less in which it's not accidental. This is why I posted and I stand by my post.
They are very strong words and spot on. That's why I posted it, and "accusations" is your word. I call it my opinion just like you have yours. I will not do a tit for tat on this play or that play. I gave my opinion and stand by it. It's the most egregious officiating I have seen in 10 years, and again, my first post in one decade giving critique of officials, of which I once was.Which plays specifically were "aggregious" and specifically made "with the intent to influence the game" and was so apparent to you to say it was "intentional, not accidental?" Those are some strong words and accusations. I have watched the game over a few times and there are some questionable calls on both sides, but to me it seems as if the flag count was fairly equal. If you are referencing the aiding the runner calls, which is a point of emphasis this year, on both calls you can see the offensive players attempting to aid the runner. Especially the 2nd call, where you can see one player pushing the runner and another player grabbing defenders and pulling them off the pile.
Each team had questionable pass interference calls. Staunton was called for a questionable roughing the passer on 4th down. Other than that you had your run of the mill holds, off sides, and facemask calls.
You have always been a straight shooter on the board....I wasn't there, I haven't seen the film and I'm going to have to rely on your years of experience and judgement. I will add, that's a truly sad situation or a very unfortunate situation...I can't pass judgement either way.Bad calls are made all the time. I made many of them. That's human nature. There is a shortage and officials are underpaid. No question about this and with fewer inexperienced officials, some of the calls made might not be as accurate. That's not intentional. That's accidental. What is a totally different ballgame is when you have an official with the intent to influence the game (no accident). It's rare. It's very rare, but it does happen. I did officiating long enough to know it when I see it. Like I wrote, in all my years on this board, I've never written anything about an official. Ever. Until now. What happened with Riverheads-Staunton was intentional, not accidental, and that crew shouldn't work again. Your post gwb16 is being made on the assumption that the officiating/missed calls are Always accidental and 99.5 percent of the time, they are just that. But, don't neglect the 0.5 percent or less in which it's not accidental. This is why I posted and I stand by my post.
The crew for the Ridgeview/Union game was very poorly handled by the officials. They didn’t favor either team (but RV had significantly less laundry, something like 3-35 to 10-110, approx) but they just totally were over their heads. Clock issues, making absolutely absurd calls, spotting the ball was an adventure, etc….Officiating has been subpar across the board this year...no matter the association or the class.
Agree with you. I come from a family of officials at HS and College level. I loved it. Loved doing it, and very aggressive in defending officials which are short staffed, underpaid, and totally not appreciated. I am also aggressive about ensuring the integrity of officiating and like doctors, lawyers, cops, nurses, plumbers, teachers, most of them 99.5% are trying to do the right thing. They make mistakes, but their intentions are good. But, we forget that there is going to be that .05 percent that always don't have good intentions. We want so much to believe they are always objective and they are 99.5 plus percent of the time, but there is still that small group in every profession, whether officials or a federal judge, that are corrupted. Human nature.You have always been a straight shooter on the board....I wasn't there, I haven't seen the film and I'm going to have to rely on your years of experience and judgement. I will add, that's a truly sad situation or a very unfortunate situation...I can't pass judgement either way.
I was fortunate enough many years ago to roam the sidelines for VAPREPS... I heard some conversations between coaches and officials that never should have taken place...but it's a violent and emotional game. Things happen. I also heard some of the FUNNIEST exchanges that you could ever hear...it goes both ways.
I guess I still believe or rather, I WANT TO believe in honorable officials.
Saw the state championship game last year. Seen some of RH games on film this year. Wondering how they would stack up against Union or Graham. Young man or who ever you are, be careful and not poke an angry bear. Good luck to you but understand something when you poke that bear they come out angry.I thought I would come on out and go ahead and say it…. I watched the game yesterday and last week and Riverheads is not the same team we’ve seen past years, I think the younger kids are really stepping up but Triple C is not impressing me this year. I get injuries hold you back but he doesn’t look to have the special touch anymore. It’s like part of him graduated last year…. Not hating just speaking what I see