I was not at the GC tourney so I will not talk about the calls made. But I will comment on a couple of Items mentioned on officials. I am a official of another sport, and yes I do have a son that wrestles and I will disagree with Jayhawk Pride that officials should watch tapes of themselves and spend the time to evaluate your mat presents. Most official clinics we attend make you ref a match/game in my case then your sent to room with another ref(supervisor) and are critiqued. You might be surprised at the way you handle your self on the mat. I have seen officials who are to big to get down on the mat and slap the mat with there foot to make a pin call. We as officials are getting paid to do a job as well as the kids are busting thier butts in practice everyday to get better. We owe it to them to be in the best shape or the best position to make the right call. If your in it for the money your in it for the wrong reason. You have to have passion for what ever sport you ref.
Last edited by my3sons; 02/02/09 01:43 PM.