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					Originally Posted by  bob jenkins
					 
				 
				For whatever reason, it's hard for the L to hold the preliminary.  It's much easier for the T/C to hold the preliminary.  So, if there's a blarge, I usually "blame" the outside official. 
			
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 Yup.  Most pre-games around here involve discussion on the T/C holding off on giving a prelimiary.
Not sure of the reason either but I know it just feels natural to come out with a strong prelim as the L.