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Originally posted by Love this Game
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Originally posted by blindzebra
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This is what I will do, as an official i will enforce the rules to the utmost. As a player I dont like it at all.
But you never answered did you ever play the game. [/B]
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I did not answer because it has absolutely nothing to do with the discussion.
From my experience officials that try too hard to officiate from the player's perspective and interpret the rules with that in mind tend to make the worst officials.
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It does has somethign to do with the discussion, because I am looking at the rule as a player.
but when i put on my shirt yes some of my experience as a player comes in to play, but I am an official first and foremost and a good one.
i am not saying you or anyone in this board are good or bad because i dont know you at all.
all i am saying is this, if i was playing and i still do, i dont like the rule especailly someone who likes to play defense.
This is just a personal opinion.
And I think playing the game does help, it really helps when watching off ball. Just all my opinion.
No offense intended and I apologize if any was taken!! [/B][/QUOTE]I played the game. I refereed the game. For the record, I also don't agree with your take on this play at all. The rule is consistent now. It wasn't before.