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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Yeah, I think this is one that ASA had right, but changed for no apparent reason than to be like the other guys.
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The rationale that was given in the clinic was more than just to be like the others. It was because the old rule created scoring headaches.
Hey, don't shoot the messenger. I personally don't care if the scorekeeper can't figure out how to portray things under the old BOO rule. 
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