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As I read your "quote" of me, I am guessing you are centered on the word "anything." I apologize for loose wording, and have tried multiple times since that post to clarify my meaning. I am not suggesting that necessary dead ball activity be eliminated (e.g., reporting a foul). I am suggesting that it is possible to move dead balls along at a faster pace in running clock games without the quality of the game suffering. If you refuse to do so, I wouldn't want you doing these games for me.
I have never requested that a ref speed things up. My players have never requested this of a ref. But it is maddening to see some plod through a game like it is a normal stop clock game, while others see ways to keep the game moving. You are telling refs that move things along in these games that they are wrong - I am suggesting just the opposite. And remember, these games mean little in terms of result on the scoreboard. We are talking off-season activity, frequently with no awards involved - just a chance to play. These games are, and have always been, about opportunities to play for the players involved.
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