[LeeCoBobcatfan]

Let me start off by saying I yell more than anyone at the referees, however, I believe, for the most part, they are trying to do the best job they can. They are only human beings, and we all expect a perfection from them that we don't even expect of ourselves. I have, on occassion, caught myself saying, "I would have let that go." Only to turn around and say, "Rules are rules, and need to be enforced across the board." I know I miss calls when I'm watching the game, and it's impossible to see every little thing. I don't think most referees come with the intention to "cheat" one side or the other.

That being said, I have witnessed games that I do not think were called fairly, and I do think the officials were not completely objective. (The ones I am thinking of are not ones in which Lee County were playing, for the record). I realize these guys get little pay and little respect, but that is not an excuse to do a poor job either. No one has forced them to put themselves in the position they are in, they have willingly chosen it, so I don't think it's unreasonable to have an "oversight" committee, or someone to complain to; which I believe there already is. I will say that I do think a majority of "blown" calls are either not really "blown calls" or are just something as a fan, three or four rows in the stands we can say that a referee may not have the perspective to see. We, as fans, can focus in on one or two individuals, while the officials have to try to keep an eye on all 10 players on the court, the guys on the bench, And the two coaches.

I hope the 14th region officials are reading this (and realize I do have mad respect for them) so the next time I get on their case they know it's all in good fun. :o)