Not to re-ignite any old flames but how about when the "Official-of-the-Year" was elected by the State but still wasn't an official at State... Again it's all politics.

Countdown- I would have to think it to be a conflict of interest but in stating that I must admit that I have officiated several of my own cousin's matches. If there was such a problem with it I would think Lauren Anthony would be the person to direct the attention to at the State meet.