[DJ]

That is why I am cautious about how I handle blood on the uniform. This is a high school game we are talking about and I will use my judgement concerning the issue. Evidently others question their own judgement when it comes to applying the the rule book and want to get hung up with semantics. After 2000 varsity games, 18 state tournaments(4 state championship games) in basketball and two state championship games in football as the white hat I will not get hung up in semantics. Believe me, I know what the blood rule is and do not need to hide in the rule book when it comes to the blood rule. Some people are real boorish on this web site with their arrogance and I have seen the same thing at rules clinics when it comes to discussion concerning application of the the rules. They are not good listeners and do not repect the opinions of others. They are self serving in their agenda. I think that some visitors to this web site show a definite lack of respect for others and their opinions and because they have a big number by their name they think that they are "the keeper of the rule book." Their arrogance gets to be a distraction for others who are trying to enjoy the opportunities that this web site has to offer. Their opinions and I repeat opinions, are never to be doubted and if you don't believe it then just ask them. There is a lot more to officiating than the rule book. Chuck, believe me I know how to apply the blood rule to a real life situation because I have been there many times and I don't need the rule book to justify my judgement because it is well repected by the people I work for. I respect your opinion and ask that you respect mine.