October 16, 2006 The Other Side of the Napkin - Ten Thoughts From a College Hockey Goal Judge • "Do fans think I have an actual role at these games?" • "Will it really matter if I make a mistake and turn on the light when the puck was deflected into the second deck?" • "Whoa ... did you see those hot chicks in section 3?" • "I still can't believe I'm not reffing in this league and these stiffs are." • "Game stipend, two season tickets, free parking, free pre-game meal and a great seat with nothing to do ... man, what a scam!" • "If the referee actually calls to talk to me, will he ask me about the goal or the quickest way to State Street?" • "How come the official scorer doesn't ask me about the four phantom second assists he gave out tonight?" • "I wonder if guys at other rinks ever slip when turning on the light because they've got too much popcorn butter on their fingers?" • "I think I may have to wear this blazer to church on Sunday." • "Boy the post was off for three minutes, but who am I to say? I just want to get to intermission so I can play chuck-a-puck."