They say that all good things must end

[Etref]

Willie said it much more poetically than me!

I have reached a decision to retire from calling football and just informed by crew and crewchief. I always said I did not want to be one of those guys who stayed too long. After 29 years and my recent injury, the toll has been taken on the knees.

The spirit is still willing and hopefully I can be of some use to the local chapter in film review or observation.


I really want to say goodby but not so long to the guys in the Amarillo, Dallas and Tyler Chapters where I have officiated. Great groups of men and officials!

To all of you on RefStripes, it has been a pleasure to meet some of your, chat with you and discuss things.

Keep up the good work. I may chime in from time to time just to say hi and add two cents (or so)


Rick Watson

[ETXZebra]

Rick,
I understand and respect your decision. I know it was difficult though.  You've been through a lot since your accident. Good luck and God bless!!

Gary Galyon

[getnbetter]

Rick, thanks so much for representing officiating commendably for as long as you have.  Do you plan to stick around and help with training in your area?  So many times when guys retire with as much knowledge as you have, leadership fails to take advantage of the knowledge that they are losing and use them in other ways such as training and mentoring.

[TexDoc]

Rick, thanks for sticking around 29 years!  They game will miss you and you will miss the game, but time moves on.  Now you can spend Friday evenings with the family and doing other things.  I've got just a few left in me as well.  I hit 60, it is probably time.

[TxGrayhat]

Good Luck Rick I know it's a tough decision.