Mon Apr 26, 2004, 12:44pm
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In Memoriam
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Houghton, U.P., Michigan
Posts: 9,953
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Quote:
Originally posted by emaxos
..I very often tell spectators to shut up until they learn the rules....
Perhaps "shut up" was too harsh. When I am outside the fence watching games, I have tried to correct spectators in a tactful, informative manner about the rules. As a coach, I'll wait until after the game if I feel one of the fans is misinformed.
Either way, I do it quietly.
If I'm announcing a game, I try to explain certain rulings that may not be widely known. I recall explaining IFR, obstruction, interference and the basics of DP/FLEX.
Several umpires have thanked me for doing that as it lessens the comments.
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That's what I figgered.
Sounds so much better. 
mick
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