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Originally posted by wilko
I didnt think I was arguing or being combative. If I came off that way it wasnt my intent. Im just a guy off the street trying to gain a new perspective and better undertanding. Its not like I was citing a specific game, players, refs or calls made. If I have to become a ref to get to that place of understanding...,thank you, but no. I'll respecfully decline.
If its really come to the point where rules and philosophy cant be discussed and explained to the common fan then there is a serious disconnect. Perhaps thats why officals are constantly razzed and chided. Perhaps the game should do more inform fans and not tune them out.
Perhaps, then, I need to reconsider why I bother to watch in the 1st place.
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I didn't see you as being combative, but as you can see on tv and at the games we are used to it. You have to remember that we have to have security escort us to our locker rooms because of the "combative fans".
We can explain philosophy to you; however, it is harder to understand why we do what we do when you haven't been there doing it yourself.
You have to remember that a lot of officials don't get into philosophy until they have the basics down and get a better "feel" for the game.
BTW the wicked crossover or palming the ball isn't a violation unless the ball comes to rest in the hand... which isn't as often as it looks.
Thanks for the questions and glad to have you reading the boards!