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It is kind of interesting to get the viewpoint of these outa-sight games from a coach's standpoint. But what we have to remember as officials is that that none of it is really that relevant to what we are supposed to do.
We're supposed to call the game evenly and equitably with no bias shown at either end, no matter what we might personally think about a team running up the score. Yes, we might make a few "adjustments" to try and get the game over quicker, but these adjustments shouldn't be made to the detriment of either team. One of the adjustments is to make damn sure that the players on the winning team show absolutely NO signs of any unsporting behavior that might set off the losing team. No trash-talking, posing, pointing, exuberant displays, etc, should be allowed. Nip 'em, nip 'em in the bud!! Imo our main job in one of these games is just to ensure that the game is kept under control until we can get t'hell outa there. We surashell don't want any incidents to occur from retaliation to the score being run up. And during the game, do not make any comments to anybody about the score being run up. The comment might be directed to your partner only, but you may be overheard...and quoted.
And post-game, also keep your comments strictly between you and your officiating buds. Do NOT make any comments to anyone else about the score being run up or the lack of sportsmanship shown. It's is up to that league's governing body to take any further action if they deem it warranted; it is no longer our bidness. If you are asked for a report, stick strictly to the facts. Keep your personal opinion out of it.
JMHKGP.
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