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Thanks JR for the clarification.
Davidw.
I hope in mulling things over you decide to just call the game without respect to star player, affluency, or any other facet that is not germane to the action that actually happens on the court.
Each call we make should solidify our reputation as being unbiased and fair observers of the game. It gives us the reputation that we are upholding the honor and dignity of the avocation we have chosen but only when we exercise the authority we have been given in an impartial, yet firm and controlled manner.
Officials are already perceived in a negative light just by stepping on the court, ie call homers, blind, etc.
To state publically we do, or even would consider, passing on fouls committed by the star player, or by selectively calling the foul on someone else (even in multiple foul situation) just to keep the star in the game then we do a disservice to not only ourselves but also to our fellow officials...not to mention the other student-athlets, coaches, players, fans hurt by this deliberate act.
Hope you change your philosophy on this one?
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