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Don't bother to click the title: There is no article. Carl said that he looks forward to interacting with you. Don't let him down!

Click the title to continue reading Juulie's take on this important topic. Be sure to review Part I, which you reach via the link at the top of the page inside.

So, as Carl's granddaughter used to say, we kill two stones with one bird: Make a little money and train an amateur umpire, even if he doesn't want the book.

It's also important to remember that much of this material about game control is relevant to other sports.

Contributing writer Darin Hayes will examine and discuss a handful of those instances where football officials should "slow down" and reduce errors.

Note: Somehow he even tied Mick Jagger into this article. Log on and see how "Haste Makes Waste" in the realm of high school football..

Click the title to read this free article. We know you'll be glad you did.

Oh, there's another book coming, and it'll be ready for Christmas delivery. Our look at the advance proof tells us it's going to knock your socks off and revolutionize the way amateur umpires are trained.