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Originally Posted by just another ref
"Removing the jersey within the visual confines of the playing area," on the other hand, is totally unmistakable, is it not? When combined with the above mentioned quote, "The rule is intended to be applied in all situations - even when a player must change uniforms due to blood or other unusual circumstances," I see very little wiggle room in this particular part of the rule.
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I did not say it is unmistakable, I said I would not be around to find out. There is a difference in ignoring a rule and not being around to make sure there is an obvious violation. I do not call any other violation or foul that I do not see. If I am heading for the locker room and in some cases trying to avoid fans running onto the court (which is about the only way I can imagine a reaction from players that would be seen as taunting) then my focus is not going to be on those players. My focus is to get off the court as quickly as possible so that I or my partners are not confronted in a way that we might have to take all kinds of actions that are not necessarily in the rules. And there is a difference in not calling something that you clearly see and not looking for something to call either. And if you listen to any successful official in any sport, they will advocate to call the obvious and not to be so technical that you have no wiggle room. The last time I checked Nevada is not of that stature.
Peace