speak, that is just part of the job. I kind of enjoyed the stands freaking out a bit when I made a call and then going to the film after the game to see that I was right. But there were times I would like and see, maybe I wasn't so right. Just like the players who miss shots or make a mental mistake, officials are going to miss calls, or call something that wasn't really there. And once that whistle blows, the decision has already been made. Fans have to understand that this is just a much a part of the game as missed shots by players. You minimize it the best you can by working hard at your craft, but you are human. But as you say, the reason why officials are leaving the game is the utter insanity by players, coaches and fans, the mob mentality that is just getting out of control. There are numerous videos out there with officials being physically assaulted particularly in the AAU ranks or even in rec league games. Or just fans/parents coming on the floor and verbally abusing them or a whole stands worth of fans going nuts.. I officiated for 25 years in the high school ranks, and the over the top incidents were rare, but they did happen. I only had to ask for an escort for me and my crew one time. But if I was still officiating today, I'm sure it would be a regular thing. But I have NO desire to get out on the floor in this kind of environment. Not worth it. Then you see players getting into altercations that are just stupid. And to me it is shocking the number of events happening in the women's college game. The South Carolina/LSU fiasco being a prime example. Why players feel that kind of altercation is justifiable is just beyond me. I understand emotions running high in a game, but come on. I personally thought that other players should have been ejected from that game for the altercation that didn't. So I don't see what you are saying as rambling. You speak the truth.