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Old Fri Apr 16, 2004, 10:27pm
ryan330i ryan330i is offline
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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by ryan330i

Despite never having read an official basketball rulebook, I am quite clear what the rules of the game are, enough to play a game with enjoyment.
Pretty much says it all. Another driveway warrior. [/B]
Does it boost your ego to categorize everyone who has a different perspective into convenient categories like "driveway warriors" or "fanboys"?

It actually hurts my feelings. I love the game of basketball and consider myself moderately knowledgeable in its basic rules and more than proficient at playing it.

I don't even have any idea what a fanboy is in this context..I certainly don't look up to you or referees in any way, nor did I come here to criticize referees about my favorite team's latest loss.

It was a new and interesting perspective on the game of basketball. Unfortunately, my experience here with referees turned out much like the stereotypes for referees: Very sensitive to their turf, stubborn, confident, and perhaps worst of all, some tended to make things personal.

This is your sandbox, being a basketball officiating forum, and while I will continue to lurk (because itÂ’s fascinating material), consider this, nearly my first thread, to be the last thread to post in.*

*I will, however, continue to defend myself, if you continue to hurl barbs at me --although I probably won't respect myself in the morning for it.
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