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Originally posted by Indy_Ref on 02-04-2000 10:04 AM
So...the question arises, should I call the violation even though the player in error is my partner's responsibility? This has happened more than once this year, and I have passed on calling it everytime...and, of course, the coach usually notices the violation and rants and raves! What do you guys say?
If you've noticed this happening several times, you might want to cover it in your pre-game with your partner: "If we see an OBVIOUS violation on our non-primary line, let's call it and get it right. Then we can talk first chance to find out if it was missed or passed on. OK?" I do make that call on occasion, but I also work with the same partner most games, so we have that understanding. With different guys every night, I'd want to pre-game it if I think of it.