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Old Thu Feb 17, 2011, 07:52pm
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“You Can't Go Home Again” (Thomas Wolfe) ...

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Originally Posted by tref View Post
"You know, I'd like to just watch a game as fan sometimes. I don't need you explaining calls to me, just let me root for my team."
Being an official has ruined my life as a basketball fan. Every time I go to a game in person, or watch one on television, I'm not watching the players, I'm watching the officials. This even happens when I go to UCONN men's, or women's game, and I'm not even a college official. I've had friends, or family, ask me, "Hey BillyMac, wasn't that a great pass?", to which I reply, "What pass? Did you see that official close down on the three point shot?".

When I eventually give up officiating, will I ever be able to go back to being a fan? Please tell me that I can go back. Someone? Please?
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