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Originally posted by davidw
In HS and college, you should assume that each player has put in the same amount of effort and dedication as his teammates, and to show favoritism to one over the other because he is "more skilled" is flat out wrong. That should never be a factor in making a call of this nature. [/B]
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But in all other organized games, ie. AAU, Y, even pros. we should assume this is not the case? Either you argument covers them all or none.
[/B][/QUOTE]David, take the NBA right out of this discussion. The NBA is geared for entertainment, and the rules are set up to mesh with that entertainment, with their relaxed stances on travelling, palming, etc. The NBA rules philosophy basically has nothing in common with the other rulesets- NFHS, NCAA and FIBA.
Mark's point, which I fully agree with, is valid for all rules outside the NBA. You're favoring one team over another with your philosophy, and that's just about the worst thing an official can do. Coaches and players can live with bad officiating; they can't live with unfair officiating.