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Can you name the refs? The game? The sitch?
No, but I bet the coaches involved and all the referees in that conference (including the evaluator/assignor) can. And I bet it reflected on all three refs in the crew.
Actually, I got sidetracked from my original point which was to just have a little fun with Rut since he has been known to rail on the "presence" side of "presence vs. rule knowledge" a few times.
None of us can recite the rule book verbatim and none of us are above getting caught on a once-in-a-lifetime situation where we weren't sure of what rule applied. Anyone who gets to a final four is obviously a great ref. However, it has been my experience that some veteran refs quit doing a yearly rule study once they have reached a certain level. Then they get caught with their pants down. When given the choice between a partner with great rule knowledge or great presence, I would feel much more comfortable being teamed up with the partner who has great rule knowledge. Just my personal preference.
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