[LarryS]

Hold on JRutledge...

I NEVER said I would be happy about it, I said I would respect him for his honesty and added that I may not have anything for him when he called. I understand assignors have a tough job and would never do it.

I also remember that this is "a lesser conference". Given that, for every official that is honest there are going to be several that are dishonest, take the games and turn them back later. That means he has to do the same scheduling twice. The assignor may very well think twice about calling in the future, but how long do you think he will keep calling if you continously turn back games?

One other thing, honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. It may not result in the the desired outcome, but it is always the best policy. There is a word for someone who is occassionally less than totally honest...LIAR. In my dealing with people (on and off the court), that type of person has already demonstrated that he is unethical and not to be trusted. Why would I want to do business with them?

I would always rather deal with a trustworthy, ethical person than someone without those traits...but that is just me, as you said, others may feel differently.