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Originally posted by paxsonref
So a private conversation all of the sudden becomes a plot to fix the game? Whered that assumption come from? How many here have fixed a game after talking to a coach before a game, raise your hands. . . . I didnt think so. . .
Plus most officials should be aware, a coach who compliments you before the game might be sincere, but alot of compliments means hes probably fishing for a call later that night. I would hope most would realize that and not let it affect how things are called.
[Edited by paxsonref on Feb 3rd, 2005 at 09:45 AM]
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Paxon -- This conversation went on and on and on, and it was based on the assumption that the one coach would win the next game which that ref was working. I'm not saying it was a conscious plot, but it was unethical and unprofessional. It was carried on in secret, and interfered with the ability of the refs to be a good team and give the players the refs' best game. In Oregon, if I walked in on that situation, I would go find an state tournament official such as the commissioner or assignor, and report it. And I would refuse to work that game with that ref. I know that the OSAA would not approve of this situation, and would put a stop to it. The integrity of the whole crew is compromised by this situation. If this ref who was conferring with this coach is such a high official in that state that everyone kowtows to him and thinks whatever he does is just fine, I would not want to work in that state. He is not a credit to the reffing community, and anyone who lets him act this way is no credit, either.