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Originally Posted by refnrev
A response on another post got me thinking (which in and of itself can be a dangerous thing.)?
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A little learning is a dangerous thing;
drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring:
there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
and drinking largely sobers us again.
Alexander Pope (1688 - 1744), An essay on Criticism
So you see, it's only a
little that's dangerous. Drink deep, and you're fine.
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Originally Posted by refnrev
Why isn't there a specific FED signal for a flagrant foul?
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Who understands the convoluted ruminations of the FED rules committee? I would guess that a specific signal for a flagrant foul would often be gasoline on a little flame, and would be counterproductive to the goal of an official keeping a game situation under control. At least, in situations I've seen where there was a flagrant foul, I would think a signal (especially if an emotional ref was trying to "sell" it!) could have been quite inflammatory. Quietly informing people that the act was flagrant is going to be tough enough.