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Originally posted by MN 3 Sport Ref
PS 2, Dan, rut,
I agree with using discression and preventative officiating for a minor "quiet" obscenity or gesture, but you are telling me you would not T a kid that turns to you and says F**K YOU after a call? Is it because we are not punishing this that our dignity as officials continues to come under increasing attack???
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I think turning to me and saying that, is
very different than saying "$h!t" to themselves after missing a layup. Do not take my comments and try to twist the situation. We are not talking about comments towards and official or a player for that matter. We are talking about language which is in frustration and might not be heard by everyone. Totally different. And do not try to make this is to a right or wrong debate, it is not. The issue is we have to officiate the game after any decisions we make. That does not mean everyone is going to agree with us, but if you just eject a kid for this action, you cannot hesitate the next time it happens, no matter what. Now you have opened up a can of worms where you might have without context eject the next player. Instead of saying something to the player or even the coach and if you do decide the ejection is warranted, you at least have made it known where you stand.
Again, do what you feel is best. You have that right to do so. But I would rather leave myself some wiggle room than having to put myself in a box and use no descretion.
Just an opinion.
Peace