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Originally posted by DJ
Maybe, just maybe things are different where Dan_ref lives but where I come from we do not have to justify our postion because some high school kid said the "F" word in a game no matter where it is directed or who heard it . Our coaches expect a "T", the players expect it, the AD's expect it and our State Activities Association expects it. Maybe things are different where Dan lives but swearing is OK unless it is directed at somebody? Maybe where you live but not where I live and never the "F" word!! I can tell that you are not from around here!
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This is why it is called, "in your area." What they do in your area, does not apply to someone in another area. What someone thinks about it, may not apply to you. If I am in some urban areas, I am going to have a different take on language as a whole as compared to a game in a more rural area. Not only is that common sense, that is good officiating. You have to officiate within the mores in your area. But never be surprised if a coach questions your judgment for something they did not hear or no one else heard. Maybe you do not have to justify if the F word is used, but they have to believe you first.
Peace