re: Referee Harassment Bill

My dad and I both called HS football for years. Dad only called LHSAA and I called both LHSAA and AHSAA. I never had any events happen but I know of multiple events that occurred. My Dad was at Merryville HS back in the 90s when there was a questionable call made (I don't know the call or the situation)..and a man standing on the fence didn't like it...so he loudly proclaimed "I"m going to my car and get my gun". The white hat heard this and pulled all officials to the center of the field and suspended the game until game management (principals) and law enforcement could remove this man from the school property.

To those people who say it never happens...put the stripes on...and see from that side of the fence. It happens.

During the games I've been a clock operator and had to come down from the press box without an escort I've heard some bold statements...but I learned long ago...don't give them the privilege of acknowledging they're a human being...keep walking.