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Originally posted by Woodee
Last night I had to T up two Asst Coaches trying to be Bobby Knight. In both instances the coaches jumped off the bench and yelled at the top of their lungs at my partner.
Well, when I got home I was telling my 17 year old son (who plays HS B-Ball) what happened and he said "Dad I know they didn't yell at you". I replied no, but why do you say that and he asks "were they White Coaches", I said yes, "with White players" I say yes "and was your partner White" I say yes, my son ended, "they are not going to yell and scream at a Black Referee because they are afraid of how you might react". It made me think for a minute and you know, noone has yelled or screamed in my face, YET!
Since I'm new to officiating is this somewhat true?
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"Familiarity breeds contempt." - Publius Syrus. (42 B.C.)
Woodee,
Dunno, ignorant people do strange things.
Like your son implied, wait 'til they get to know you better, ... or maybe you are simply just that good!
I always thought *white hair* had some advantages.
mick