then all we’d have to do is make about a little over half or our calls correctly (Quarterback) or 1/3 right (baseball). NBA players are hot if they hit over 50% from the field. I mean you can get in the MLB Hall of Fame if you hit .300 lifetime! ECan you imagine if football officials only got 1 of every 3 calls correct? Ever wonder why officials (in all sports) are held to such lofty standards NOT imposed upon the respective coaches or athletes? I’d be interested in your comments on that topic please!
In some sadistic way, I like the pressure of always being right. While we are foolish to believe we will ever achieve true perfection, it is both challenging and humbling to attempt to “get it right.” I guess that’s why we do what we do.
Here is a great article where Mike Pereira, NFL VP of Officiating; discusses how NFL officals while paid as if they are “part-time” devote full-time hours in terms of weekly preparation and dedication to their chosen “part-time” avocation.
Here’s a link to the article: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090104/SPORTS/901040528/1002/SPORTS
Until next time,
Be the best on the field
Todd Skaggs
