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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
Why? Why would we be interested in his opinion when we know he is wrong?
Just because he's a state interpreter doesn't mean he can't be wrong. I've heard some state interpreters stand before a state rules clinic gathering and say some completely wrong things.
You're guy is wrong. He's as wrong as the day is long, just as you are. No amount of questioning him will change that.
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This is another example of one thing "wrong" with the NFHS. Instead of simply giving an answer by rule they simply try and defer to the state.
As obvious by this state interpretation, the state guys sometimes don't know the rules.
In basketball and baseball (the two sports that I officiate) every year I get intrerpretations from the state that simply do NOT follow the rules.
I know in our state basketball meeting last night there were several things said that had me shaking my head in disbelief.
He said several things that simply are "not" in the rules; however, its a moot point to argue because they always think they are right.
I'm going to email him today just to satisfy my curiosity.
NFHS wants everyone on the same page, but they don't want to take the extra steps necessary to achieve their goal IMO.
Thanks
David