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Without meaning disrespect to anyone; Rainmaker I think you stumbled upon one of officiating worst kept dirty secrets. Induhviduals from parochial schools, some who you would think would be the easiest to work for, exhibit some of the worst sportsmanship around. This is not a broad indictment of all of these institutions, but, if most officials had to rank a "worst", I bet one would show up. I also find with some of these schools the kids playing exhibit even worse sportsmanship than the coaches. I don't know why it happens, maybe it is a napoleon complex because most of these schools are small, or the coaches lack experience, but I find it is just a fact. The church minister at a game I did earlier this year, during his pregame prayer, asked for sportsmanship, and for everyone to respect the officials (he also prayed for our guidance which I thought to be a bit humorous. If I stick a great block/charge call should I thank god first in my post game interview????), yet he was saying things I have never heard out of a fan in my life. I was stunned, and could not believe this was a religious leader spewing on the sideline.
I guess sports is a Jekyl and Hyde potion that everyone.
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