http://www.sbnation.com/users/Rob%20Maysey Posts made by Rob Maysey on SB Nation http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/9/22/1048013/bring-back-john-mccarththy Rob Maysey Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:10:33 -0000 <p>Uniformly recognized as not only a standout referee--but as the best referee, I was surprised to read that John applied for a license in Nevada, and was denied, citing a short list maintained by NSAC.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> John, by all accounts, is already on a short list.&nbsp; ABC was confident enough in John to request his assistance in redrafting the uniform rules for Mixed Martial Arts.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> ABC was also confident enough in John that they issued him the only official training certification for referees and judges.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bjmuta.com/big-john-mccarthy">http://www.bjmuta.com/big-john-mccarthy</a><br /> <br /> "<i>McCarthy drafted a curriculum and testing system named COMMAND for MMA referees and judges, which is the only program accredited by the ABC</i>." &nbsp;<br /> <br /> He criticized the selection process for officials who don't understand the sport.&nbsp; So what?&nbsp; Is the criticism unwarranted?&nbsp; Even if unwarranted, do we really want to encourage a system based upon pure politics, where any sort of dissent is ousted and shut down?&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Show that you are above politics, and that officials are chosen based on merit.&nbsp; If John is applying for a license, grant it.&nbsp; The sport is better for it, opinions and all.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/mccarthys-return-to-nevada-nixed-19862">http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/mccarthys-return-to-nevada-nixed-19862</a><br /> <br /> Nice article. <br /> <br /><br /><br /></p>