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Originally posted by PGCougar
Where I think we veer into different directions is the notion that you can build a predictable strategy based entirely on this approach. It's really the substance of whatever you're going to discuss with an official that will determine whether or not you might gain a sympathetic ear. Substance, not the form or manner. And so there's no real way, other than to be honest and earnest with the officials in the flow of the game. I think that some concepts, like ratcheting up the pressure on an inexperienced ref or backing off an experienced ref are not consistent with the "honest or earnest" approach.
Picture a parent coming to a coaching forum looking for a tactful way to influence a coach about a team style of play that would definitely work to his kid's benefit. I wonder what kind of initial response he might get from the coaches.
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The longer this thread goes on, the harder this point will be to defend, but I really did not start this thread to get advice on influencing officiating. I know the thread has become about that and I have engaged in it liberally but on this topic, I'm not completely closed-minded, but I'm pretty damned opinionated already. It really was supposed to be a "would it be possible or even desirable to do away with this aspect of the game all together." I go back and forth about how I would answer this question myself which is why I asked it in an officials' forum.
Crud. The other two parts of your post that I wanted to respond to are really excellent (your post, not my response) but I am running out of steam for tonight.
[Edited by bebanovich on Feb 10th, 2006 at 05:57 AM]