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Originally posted by ChuckElias
I guess I would ask "Why not?" What harm does it do to admit that you saw the player's foot on the line, just like your fellow ticket-holders
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Well...since you asked...I will repeat what I asked.
What benefit is it to tell your "fellow ticket-holders" the official got it wrong? IMO, you don't need to...they already saw it, leave it be. Also, I didn't say you had to "lie" about not seeing it...there are other ways of getting your point across without telling a "lie". After awhile your "fellow ticket-holders" won't look to you when they think the officials missed a call, because they know you will not critique the officials of whom you are a part off.
Now, if you want to educate your friends with proper rules/mechanics/positioning/etc...great! It's just that "proving" that the officials got it wrong because you said so...IMO, dosen't show that you are backing up or supporting your fellow officials very much.
Maybe I can see why you want to show your friends when the officials at the 7th and 8th grade games got it wrong...because you might just as soon be disassociated with these guys. I know its tough to sit and watch a couple newbies do a game...especially with friends...but, we were all there once and I don't think it helps the new guys' confidence any seeing a top college or H.S. official in the stands verifying the fans opinions.
When I put that black and white shirt on more than 15 years ago...I joined a fraternity of referees. I can no longer be a "fellow ticket-holder", at least at middle school or H.S. games, I am a member of a select group...
Officials!
Amen...Brother!