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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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You're missing the point. It wasn't a forfeit, it was an ejection. Since you can't play doubles with one person, a forfeit is the result. The official had no choice is the TSSAA strictly abides by a profanity rule and "Jesus Christ" is included in that rule.
In NC, profanity by a participant is an autoimatic ejection. If it's a basketball player, then the coach just sends a sub in. But in tennis, the match would be forfeited.
That's the rule.
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But a T or an ejection for "Jesus Christ?" I think we need to give more leeway than that. All of us are not Christians and would not find that offensive in anyway. If I was a Muslim, I might not even realize the significance of the usage of that world. I agree that we need to do something about profanity, but just saying the Lord's name in vain, might have some significance if you do not feel that Jesus is your Lord.
Peace