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Originally Posted by CLH
I'm fine with the intentional on the first push, then a flagrant technical when he pushed the defender after the first whistle. It's a non-basketball play and kid obviously is an escalator and is just a big problem, dump him. I don't see the need to pile on more flagrant T's, the player is disqualified after the first one. There is no need for any indirects if you don't pile on the extras when he's already dq'd. As for ending the game, he!! nah! That punk ain't getting away with taking the game away from the rest of the players, fans, etc...get his a$$ outta there, regain your composure and play on. (assuming this was an isolated incident of course).  |
Disagree completely. You're letting that player get away with some of his vile actions. You're not formally penalizing him in any way for assaulting an official. Having said that, there's also no need imo to pile on any FT's. Call the game, get the hell outa there before anything else happens and take the score book into the dressing room with you. Detail what happened step-by-step on the score sheet and your reasons for forfeiting. Put down the score and time of the forfeit. If the league wants to continue on with that game later, hey, that's their decision. That one has to be a discussion between them and whomever you report to. You and your partners should also put in a full written report of the incident to your association/governing body. No doubt you'll be involved with police reports also, so get some facts on paper while they're still fresh in your mind.
And ask for a police escort when you're ready to leave.
It's nice to have balls, but it's also nice to know when you should use 'em. Leave the macho stuff to the kids.
JMO.