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Originally posted by M&M Guy
Two thoughts come to mind - first, how was this a judgement call? This sounds like a straight, by-the-book rules violation. Where was the judgement involved? Maybe the kid (or, more likely his parents) thought there should be judgement in setting aside a rule just for him.
Second, why does NY law allow for challenging decisions in an athletic setting? Why even allow that possibility?
This would be no different than say, A1 hitting a shot at the buzzer to win a game by 1, and taking off his jersey in celebration right in front of me. I would have no choice but to issue the T, and let B shoot free throws to win the game. Unpopular? By all means. Judgement? Nope; pretty straightforward. I gotta give both referees in that match kudos for making that call - they both had the kahunas about the size of a certain squirrel that shows up around here occasionally.
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The kid knows he was state champ-losing on a technicality shouldn't alter that in his, or really anyone else's mind.
Having said that, and this is just a question-to the officials that take advantage-disadvantage to the max, how can you justify completely over-turning the outcome of a contest by calling a tossed headgear after the horn, or a T for taking off a jersey after the horn? What advantage was gained?