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Old Thu May 27, 2004, 09:49am
tomegun tomegun is offline
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Snaqwells, I didn't think what you said was really wrong. I just wish it was that way across the board. Although that isn't realistic, it makes me queasy when I see someone post "I'm sure Joe Blow wouldn't do that because he is a great official" or "Mr. Blow, I know you are good official because..." All this happens when you have never met the guy! I have been told that I question everything until I see it but come on! Anyone who has played ball, can read the rulebook, can read the threads on this forum and type can seem to be an official in the know.

One of my best friends has cussed me out before in public and private about something I did on the court, something I didn't do on the court or for having a "yeah but" attitude. He didn't do it for sport, he did it for me. In life that might not be the best approach but officiating is already something where we are going to hear the negative more than the positive. If the negative is meant to work out a situation or help then it needs to be said. I can accept the critism if some think this point of view is wrong but that is OK. See, if I was always right, like some think they are, then I would have this whole officiating thing solved and I would be doing the Laker game tonight.
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