[Ref in PA]

When it happens, I politely disagree with the ref in the locker room and offer to look up the rule. Even then, after reading the rule, I have had referees say "It doesn't mean that" and still insist they are right. However, it has gotten back to me on more than one occaision that Mr. Bigtime Referee and challenged his buddies to the exact same scenario (now armed with the correct interpretation) to prove to them how much they know. Once, I heard back that one Mr. Bigtime Referee retold the story, only switched who was right and who was wrong - in that case, you can't do anything about it (the jerk!).

Mr. Bigtime can be informed of the correct ruling if done in a tactful, polite manner. They have experience and should be respected - although they are sometimes wrong.