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Originally Posted by tomegun

I'm curious to know why people criticize Hightower and Valentine for their "theatrics", but nobody says anything about David Hall's or Scott Thornley's theatrics. Plus, what Hightower and Valentine do is not needed, but they aren't always doing things to put themselves in worst positions to referee the game. I think there is a big diefference between putting some extra flavor on what you do and jumping around until you are out of position.

Why do officials bend over and put their hands on their knees? Totally useless and it looks bad.

I agree.