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Interesting perspective on the refs from the inside
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:16 pm
My brother's best friend is an official in conference USA for about 10 years. He spoke to him today. He has had the opportunity to meet officials from all over the country and work with them at various camps, nfl summer workouts, etc. The 1st thing he said was to take note at how old all of their officials are. The reason behind that is they will not let anybody new in. The referees themselves consider the sec refs to be like a cult. They have little communication with the other associations ,and it is impossible to join their league. But here's the best part. They consistently rank the lowest amongst all the officials. The NFL very seldom pulls from the sec. They do not think that they are good officials at all. I'm no expert , But he is. And if he tells me that the consensus amongst all referees is that the SEC has bad officials, is clouded in secrecy , and refuses to let anyone join, I would ask who is really running this operation
This post was edited on 11/25/18 at 7:18 pm
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Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:19 pm to luciouslou
What was his opinion of the game call last night.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:20 pm to HueyP
I have a friend who's an SEC ref. He's 44. 
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:21 pm to luciouslou
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really running this operation
Just a bunch of professional, good hearted, unbiased, hard working southern gentlemen.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:21 pm to HueyP
He didn't see it because he was calling himself. But messages had already went around the circle about how bad it was.
He did say when they have their meetings they take clips from all the associations and watch them. And if it was really bad he said he will see it on film soon enough
He did say when they have their meetings they take clips from all the associations and watch them. And if it was really bad he said he will see it on film soon enough
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:23 pm to mikelbr
44 is not old, however there aren't a lot like that period most are older. And I would be curious if he is moving up
This post was edited on 11/25/18 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:23 pm to mikelbr
Then why don’t you diplomatically start a conversation with him to corroborate some of the alleged facts presented by OP.
Key word is diplomatically so you don’t alert your corrupt podnuh.
Key word is diplomatically so you don’t alert your corrupt podnuh.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:23 pm to luciouslou
Just another day at the office for SEC officials. They reflect the corrupt good old boy culture they come from.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:23 pm to mikelbr
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Interesting perspective on the refs from the inside
I have a friend who's an SEC ref. He's 44.
Ok great. I think what he is saying is your friend isn't an SEC ref because of what he knew but because of who he knew.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:24 pm to luciouslou
FWIW, I heard someone who may or may not be associated with professional gambling say that college sports are notorious for having people paid off here and there. Refs and kickers in particular. Look at the dollars involved and ask yourself if people would always leave that to pure chance. Not my opinion, just what I was told. Numerous sports figures have been caught gambling. Taking bribes is one step away, and the leagues often try to bury this when it surfaces.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:25 pm to sabanisarustedspoke
The problem is that there are no repercussions on the officials for shitty calls. There is nothing to keep them in check. The NCAA should be in the business for sanctioning refs. But they are a toothless organization for the most part. It's all about ratings and money.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:25 pm to mikelbr
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I have a friend who's an SEC ref. He's 44.
Does your friend suck at his job too? If so, they might have let him in and ignored his age due to that.
This post was edited on 11/25/18 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:27 pm to mikelbr
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I have a friend who's an SEC ref. He's 44.
I know of one who was a college QB just 10-12 years ago.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:27 pm to GetBackToWork
If one can wager on it, book it, it is vulnerable to shenanigans in all shapes and sizes.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:28 pm to Big EZ Tiger
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Does your friend suck at his job too? If so, they might have let him in and ignored his age do to that.
I've texted him a few times when we got cheated before. Usually goes like "who the frick was that referee? I want his home address!" he never responds.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:28 pm to luciouslou
I have a friend, now retired, who said pretty much the same thing, but yrs ago. Point being, this not a new issue by any means.He turned down a chance to get into the SEC through an uncle in the League office, more money and perks, but declined because of the reputation of "major influence" from the League office.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:30 pm to luciouslou
And where is the SEC office located?
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:31 pm to luciouslou
I might know this guy you're talking about.
Is he from New Orleans?
Is he from New Orleans?
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:36 pm to nola000
From Lake charles
Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:38 pm to Keltic Tiger
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I have a friend, now retired, who said pretty much the same thing, but yrs ago. Point being, this not a new issue by any means.He turned down a chance to get into the SEC through an uncle in the League office, more money and perks, but declined because of the reputation of "major influence" from the League office.
Problem with this, and the crazy part, is LSU actually covered
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