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Originally Posted by billyc8037
OK comrades, I have given this issue some long and hard thought relative to the "pros and cons". Quite frankly, unless you find yourself in a game that has proven to be with an inordinate amount of controversy or high level of competitive rivalry, I can see no real issue in participating with a gesture of good sportsmanship. In most games that I have ref'd, coached, assisted or worked at, generally speaking, as soon as the buzzer sounds, the game is over and the student athletes have already "turned-off" the competitiveness and returned to being kids again congratulating their opponents for a good game. Again, I stress the point that the MIAA has already factored in that occasionally a game situation may entirely require a swift departure from the officials in order to alleviate any further disdain that may have been present during the game. Of course I am NOT steadfast in my opinion and welcome remarks or comments from Mark or others that would solicit a different opinion. Rut, Jurassic?
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In my observation, officials staying on the floor for any reason after the game is like painting a big target on their back, and one on their front, a target that is all bull's eye. It's just asking for more trouble, and doesn't help anything. We are told to "get the heck out of dodge" for a reason. For the MIAA to expect their officials to go against all the years and games of experience that have accumulated in the NFHS seems beyond arrogant.