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Old Fri Mar 07, 2003, 11:13pm
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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
I know a lot of officials who have worked state finals who wouldn't blink an eye at getting the ball into play. Don't assume.
Thanks, Rich.

My first big tournament, had a blowout quarter-final game, one team ahead by 25, both teams anxious for game to end. I had a situation not really similar, but related to this one. I corrected it, making both teams stand around for 1-2 minutes in the process. I was mildly criticized by my evaluator who said, in no uncertain terms, just let it go.

A good example of how officiating is not just about the rules.
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