[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by zebraman
Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
In the case being discussed, the officials' educated assumption should be that all players in uniform are part of the team which is going to play in that game. Why? Because they have no reason not to assume otherwise.


Sure, I'd assume that too. But when new information presents itself and I find that the kid is not on the team, I don't give a T and I just get him to leave the floor. Simple as that with no lasting controversy or abusing my referee powers. I just can't imagine a situation where I give a "T" to someone who isn't a player.

Hmmmmmm. Do you use the rules? Or do you use an "assumption"?

Tough choice!