Michael, I'll tell Nathan. What bother's me the most about this situation, is almost everyone tells you that you can't say anything, because the ref will hold it against your kid or your team. And what is even sadder is that this comment is true. An official is a paid employee and if he or she is not doing their job and it costs me the parent money for doctor bills than I feel the ref should be reprimanded by the KSHSAA.
I realize that we aren't playing chess here and injuries are going to occur, but when it is a direct result because an official wasn't doing his or her job that he or she is paid to do than something needs to be said and done with and to the official in question.