Rolltide24
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You’re probably right, I was just wondering out loud. It’s a real challenge at the HS level here in Tennessee. This is far from TX here! Doubt they pay $100 per game. But hell, I wouldn’t call a game for $100. Got at least 4 hours tied in to it. You’d have to really enjoy it for $25 an hour. A friend of mine is a teacher and officiated all types of sporting events. Asked me Sunday if I’d consider trying out for an officiating gig. He loves the abuse the fans throw at them, he relishes in the antagonist role. He doesn’t care about the pay if it’s $40 or $100. $5k for a weekend and I’d start considering it, but it’s not like you can just enter at that level. Took a local guy here 20 years to get to the level to call SEC games and has recently held the down marker for a playoff game.Consider this.
In Texas officials will get at least $100 a game. If they travel 90+ miles it jumps to $200. I understand the SEC officials are getting 5K per game.
I don't think there's a shortage.
But heck, every company around here is hiring.