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Originally Posted by Moonax
I accept that, but can you think of an example of a high-profile ref/umpire who has been cut for poor performance?
There was a piece a few years back that said that refs/umpires have a specific type of psychological make-up which makes them attention-seeking and intolerant. I'll see if I can find the link. Needless to say, only a certain type of person would ever want to be a ref, but the problem is that they are exactly the kind of people who shouldn't be refs.
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I can't think of an example off the top of my head. Your high profile officials are gonna tend to be ones that are doing your top games and championship series/games. If you're getting to that level, that means your making the grade so to speak so you won't get many examples.
I'd also like to see that link haha...seeing as I myself officiate basketball (just high school now but hope to be hired for college games in the next couple of years). I will say it does take a certain make up to go out there and work games. One of the problem local sports associations have is recruiting and retaining sports officials.