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					Originally Posted by mbyron
					
				 Rich, I don't think that was the question. Why an umpire between teammates and the opposing F1, not between teammates and the BR.
 I would guess that it's to watch for any unsporting conduct, taunting, etc. and generally to prevent problems at the end of the game.
 |  He's positioned where he can see any infraction.
		 
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