[Joe Friday]

Joe Friday to answer your question partially and I wish that I am not correct, but go back in the past to the betting and gambling situation in the late 60's and earlier 70's that involved some of the East Ky. Regions officials. I hope this does not bring out any names or individuals because I had and continue to have a lot of respect for the Men involved in the Refereeing Orginizations past and Present. Some chose to put a " Black Eye" on their sport at that time. Money talks back then and it does now.

Thank you, I appreciate your information. I am sure it has happened before and may even occur now and then today. However, it absolutely boggles the mind to believe that someone in this day and age would deliberately cheat for a 'home' team or any team for that matter. With that said, if there were / is proof that people were 'paid' to cheat and have evidence, the KHSAA would file criminal charges against the indviduals and the schools. Plus, those individuals refereeing would be banned from officiating in this state for life. With the technology the way it is today (video / cell phones / etc.) a referee would be extremely foolish to believe he could get away with it. Again, referees can have a bad night and can make mistakes in a split second judgement and I would hope no one would intentionally throw a game!!!