Quote Originally Posted by Tracker123 View Post
On a side note, since this is a shoot the bull thread, the LHSAA (Louisiana High School Athletic Association) refs announced that they are on strike. Saw it in the paper this evening. Said that the first week of high school football won't happen with them. Here I was thinking that these folks did that on a voluntary basis just for fun. I would if I could. Never even occurred to me it was a basis of extra income for them.

Crying shame to kids and fans who love this so much. High school football around here is almost as intense as in Texas - which is serious. I realize some of you folks won't understand. Just wanted to say something. Thanks.
The refs say it's more of a matter of respect than pay - so says the newspaper. It appears each parish will have meetings with LHSAA officials in order to resolve the issue before football season begins. I inquired about the meetings. They stated that they did not want anyone "opinioned" involved. Haven't a clue what they meant about that.

On a side note, this is the first time I replied to my own post. Apparently it works. Ann says it reminds her of me talking to myself - which is fine, I find myself quite entertaining