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Originally posted by Forksref
I don't let the time of the game tell me what to do. I don't 'change tactics.' Players can commit an intentional foul that is not ticky tacky and not severe. We've all seen it. I'll be the judge of whether contact needs to be called a foul or not. That's what I get paid to do, use my judgment.
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Wow! Did I strike a nerve? Step on some toes? No need to be defensive. Just offering a different view.
Yes, I've seen fouls that weren't ticky-tacky and weren't not severe.
I've also seen officials who use this philosphy and seen games get out of hand becuase the official ignore fouls with less contact. I've seen fights and I've seen players hurt because an official ignored the foul, hoping the clock would run out. I've seen a whole lot of $hit that could have been avoided if the official had used better judgment.
I hope that never happens to you.