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Originally posted by AK ref SE
I was asked once by a scorekeeper and timer. Who is the R and who is the U.
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The fact that they asked that question, suggest that in the bigger picture it means nothing to most people involved. Because in the NCAA, the R does not have to be the one that throws the ball up anymore. After the jump ball at the beginning of the game, the game is not going to be blamed on one official that happens to be the R in the game. I have never listened to talk radio and heard them blame "the Referee" for screwing up the game. They blame the "officials," not just one guy or gal unless they made what is precieved as a bad call. The Referee in a football game is given more credit or blame if things are not done the right way, then they ever are in a basketball game. And that is because the Referee has to report all fouls and unusual situations that take place. In basketball we are all equal.
Just an opinion.
Peace