A recent article on Deadspin.com cites a nationwide shortage of youth sports referees.
Low pay, the rapid addition of teams, and an aging population are just a few of the reasons. Not to mention the abuse from fans.
Mike Brewer is commissioner of the Wisconsin All American Youth Football League. He’s also an active official for high school football, NCAA Division I and NPF Softball.
Brewer joined Wisconsin’s Morning News to discuss what he’s seeing here in the Badger State.
To listen, click in the SoundCloud player above. Also, Scaffidi and Bilstad will discuss the subject in the 2:30 p.m. half hour Wednesday. Click here to listen live to WTMJ.