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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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It may have something to do with the fact that favoring one player or team over another has got absolutely nothing to do with game management, common sense or the rules. We're simply debating favoritism. I don't believe in it. Others obviously do. [/B]
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But, then, that is
your opinion, isn't it? In the opinion of others, it may be considered to be part of one of those categories.
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Davidw;
I agree with Jurassic on this one. The idea that fovoritism is a factor to consider in forming our OPINION on how to officiate is appalling to me. Why? Because favoritism is the complete antithesis of the Officials Code of Ethics.
As officials we are taught to react to the situation on the floor. I don't disagree with you there are situations where we as officials differ on call/no call whether involving contact or floor violations, or game management.
What I do disagree with is formulating any intentional or preconceived philosophy of how I will make my NEXT call in the game meant to "favor" any player on the court. If this is the reason we differ then to one of us the Officials Code of Ethics means nothing.
[Edited by Daryl H. Long on Feb 23rd, 2005 at 04:38 PM]