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Originally Posted by zebraman
So if an official gets picked to do the state championship game and it's his alma mater, should he get taken off the game? That's silly.
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Absolutely. No doubt about it. The official should have the sense to recuse himself if assigned to the game. I find it hard to believe you think this is "silly". Imagine a state championship game where a foul is called with no time left and someone from the official's alma mater is shooting 3 to win the game. Heads would roll.
Also if one of the teams is from his current home town, even if (or especially if) it's his alma mater's arch rival. Imagine the situation above where it's his alma mater's arch rival and there is no call.
This is not a question of integrity of the official, it is a question of integrity of the game. There should never be any hint of favoritism.