5 Things Fans Don't See: ESPN's Intimate Look at College Officials' Prep

You're a college football fan. What is your vision for what football referees do before and after the game?

Does it include?

• Sleeping in and showing up just before the game begins?
• Having a quick huddle to decide which team to stick it to?
• Grabbing their paychecks on the way out of the stadium door as fast as possible?

Nothing further from the truth, this video shows 5 things most don't see:

• Their professional approach to calling a fairly administered game
• Their involved pregame preparation that includes video study and field check
• The on-going concern for wanting to improve through a post-game review
• The camaraderie among their crew
• The pride experienced of a game well done

View the video and read the complete article by ESPN's Ivan Maisel which focuses on "Behind the Scenes..." with Scott Novak's 7-man Big 12 crew.

Posted by Jim Kirk, CEO/President of Ump-Attire.com and avid fan of sports and sports officials everywhere.