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Originally posted by Bart Tyson
Rut, I agree it is preventable. Its been years since it happened with me. Like many mistakes, this happens because we loose our focus. We are thinking about a previous play or we are watching a couple of players and just going through the motions. My point is, this obviously has happened to some very good officials or the NCAA wouldn't be addressing it. I don't care how good you think you are, sometimes ***t happens and you screw up.
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Do not get caught up in what Ron is trying to say. Of course it happens to officials. But most officials will not say they should have not made that mistake. And it is still classified as a "rookie mistake" in many official's eyes. And yes, veterans make "rookie mistakes." I understand what you think, but it is still a very preventable situation. And to try to act like it is not, is just not good in my eyes. Because if you just pass it off as a "mistake" all the time, then you might justify it when it happens. I have made many mistakes in my career when I am on the court, I just to do justify them and say, "oh well." Dammit, it just should not happen.
Peace