The college game this weekend was the first rain game I worked in several seasons. But, rain games on synthetic fields take something away from the experience. Rain, mud, and slick fields used to be a neutralizer and made the playing field even. Game changing turnovers used to make for some exciting upsets.
This is not to say the there were no fumbles. There were plenty. It just wasn't the same. If we're going to be wet and miserable we might as well be nostalgic and have a mud bath as well.
The real difficulty with this game was keeping the ball dry. I held the ball under a towel between downs and had to scramble backwards to get into my spot.
I don't have a lot to report because my game card was useless in the rain (Game cards are basically pre-printed 3x5 cards. The card just fell apart in the rain.) I don't even remember the score. I didn't throw many flags.
Now, if you are interested in learning a bit more about the position I work during college games, the following newspaper article is very informative.
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20081101/SPORTS/711019787&SearchID=73335636808831
And yes, I was knocked down on the first play of tonight game.
