How does one get to become an NFL ref?

[Syringer]

You work once a week 4 months out of the year, the pay is high for the hours you work, you get the best view of anybody in the world for a football game, you get to be on TV every week..and you can fail on half the calls you make and still be employed.

Basically you're combining something you love, doesn't demand much of you physically or timewise, with good pay, where do I sign up??

I'll even settle to being a college ref.

 

[ElFenix]

go to ref school.

no, seriously. there is ref school.

 

[nboy22]

On another note.. how much do refs get paid?

 

[acemcmac]

They supposedly spend 30+ hours a week studying and going over game film. I thought I read that it only recently became a full time deal...

 

[spidey07]

I suppose it is similar to other sports where the refs work their way up the rankings from college to pro.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
go to ref school.

no, seriously. there is ref school.

and trust me, it sure as hell isnt easy.

you think its not physically demanding? you try keeping up with the players as they go for 60 yard jail break runs.

you be the umpire as the 6'4 300 lb tight end comes across the middle with a 6'5 320 lb linebacker covering him, and the T.E. decides to use you as a screen and the LB doesnt notice.

you try to catch every penalty in every way shape form, and be confident in your calls.

you then try and duck dodge, jump in on fights, and keep your ass from being run over in every play...

then come back and say it isnt demanding.

and you cant be a pussy about spiders either.

<-- refs Intramural Flag Football (not demanding) and Intramural Basketball (hard as hell)

 

[Cuda1447]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: ElFenix
go to ref school.

no, seriously. there is ref school.

and trust me, it sure as hell isnt easy.

you think its not physically demanding? you try keeping up with the players as they go for 60 yard jail break runs.

you be the umpire as the 6'4 300 lb tight end comes across the middle with a 6'5 320 lb linebacker covering him, and the T.E. decides to use you as a screen and the LB doesnt notice.

you try to catch every penalty in every way shape form, and be confident in your calls.

you then try and duck dodge, jump in on fights, and keep your ass from being run over in every play...

then come back and say it isnt demanding.

<-- refs Intramural Flag Football (not demanding) and Intramural Basketball (hard as hell)

QFT

 

[mugs]

First step is failing an eye exam 😛

 

[Rastus]

I have a friend that refs as a sideline. He does everything from intramural to college. He travels all the time and is doing it every night, year 'round. It's very demanding mentally and physically. He gets assaulted regularly from players, fans and parents.

He's always going to ref schools too. It takes a lot of years to work your way up to the pros.

 

[KillyKillall]

Originally posted by: mugs
First step is failing an eye exam 😛

SUPER QFT!

 

[Mill]

Refs are like cops. They are taught to always think they are right -- even when they are often wrong.

 

[dquan97]

I wouldn't mind being a hockey ref 🙂

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: ElFenix
go to ref school.

no, seriously. there is ref school.

and trust me, it sure as hell isnt easy.

you think its not physically demanding? you try keeping up with the players as they go for 60 yard jail break runs.

you be the umpire as the 6'4 300 lb tight end comes across the middle with a 6'5 320 lb linebacker covering him, and the T.E. decides to use you as a screen and the LB doesnt notice.

you try to catch every penalty in every way shape form, and be confident in your calls.

you then try and duck dodge, jump in on fights, and keep your ass from being run over in every play...

then come back and say it isnt demanding.

and you cant be a pussy about spiders either.

<-- refs Intramural Flag Football (not demanding) and Intramural Basketball (hard as hell)

I'm thinking I'm as physically fit and have vision as good enough as this guy on the left:

http://www.tsn.ca/images/stories/20030109/nfl_referee_50942.jpg

 

[yosuke188]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: ElFenix
go to ref school.

no, seriously. there is ref school.

and trust me, it sure as hell isnt easy.

you think its not physically demanding? you try keeping up with the players as they go for 60 yard jail break runs.

you be the umpire as the 6'4 300 lb tight end comes across the middle with a 6'5 320 lb linebacker covering him, and the T.E. decides to use you as a screen and the LB doesnt notice.

you try to catch every penalty in every way shape form, and be confident in your calls.

you then try and duck dodge, jump in on fights, and keep your ass from being run over in every play...

then come back and say it isnt demanding.

and you cant be a pussy about spiders either.

<-- refs Intramural Flag Football (not demanding) and Intramural Basketball (hard as hell)

I'm thinking I'm as physically fit and have vision as good enough as this guy on the left:

http://www.tsn.ca/images/stories/20030109/nfl_referee_50942.jpg

lol so true. So many of the refs are fvcking old.