Talk:Referees - A Fan's Worse Nightmare/@comment-ChachiOSU-2006051185138

I think one of the biggest problems is that most officials (and I&quot;m not sure about all sports but I know it&quot;s true in the NFL) are only really part-time employees. The hold other jobs during the offseason instead of honing their job skills. Between clinics, meetings, practices, and overseas games there should be plenty to keep them sharp, busy, and well trained.