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I don't really agree with the statement about college officials. Sometimes it happens but I think once an official does or doesn't do something that will harm the game we as officials should step up.
I cringe every time I hear about just getting the call right. When we take the assignment isn't that our goal? When we put getting the call right above all else chaos can take a game over. It is like a license to look all over the court. Sure there are areas that are dual and times when we need assistance with our line but saying "let's just get it right" means (to me) you're looking there and I'm looking there too just in case you miss something. Since I know some will not like these comments let me throw this out there. How many times do these situations involve an off-ball play? Is it coincidence that this happens on ball? I don't think so. I think "getting it right" results in more than one set of eyes being on the ball too much. I'm not talking about OOB plays. One thing I pre-game is we have to be careful on OOB plays. Right or wrong, the reality of OOB plays is if the play is right in front of me I might have a reason for who I give the ball to. If the ball comes from out of my primary or there is space between the players in my primary with no "incidental" contact then that is a different story. It is a matter of getting the call incorrect or making the call to avoid a foul. Now, I have been told by evaluators at camps this summer that thinking is out the window. If it is a foul call it a foul. The reason for this is tape doesn't lie. It was said over and over "we have to beat the tape."
To over-rule or not to over-rule? No, I don't think it is right. There is always an exception to the rule but generally speaking, no.
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