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Old Wed May 24, 2006, 03:07pm
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Originally Posted by mcrowder
I don't see any way the OP's call could have been reversed. No pulled foot, no dropped ball - just two views of the same play. Which "overrules" the other if they differ, even if help is asked for? The one made by the calling official - who, even if lazy, is almost definitely in a better position to make the call.

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Angle is more important than distance, especially when the distance isn't that much farther.

As Mike said, not in position to see the angle. Most likely wouldn't ask for help because it's admitting bad position.

Why not talk it over with your partner, as a courtesy, if not just for the sake of getting it right. If there is too much ego to realize we all miss calls, go officiate basketball.
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