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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn
At this point, I know you're not going to listen to anyone telling you differently,
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....and finally, we agree on something....
Well over 30 years ago I worked my first athletic contest at age 13. I was schooled from day one that safety at the High School level down is of utmost importance. I don't care if it's you or any other "big veteran" on this board, you aren't changing my mind.
I've employed this mindset before and nothing "bad" happened after I killed the play. (how the heck can getting immediate medical attention to a student athlete who has two bones sticking out of his arm and bleeding profusely be bad?) I didn't get into "trouble" and I haven't missed a beat on or off the field.
In the play in the video, I say the player is in immediate danger and we as officials have a duty to try to protect him from harm since it's not inherent with how the game is played. You and my other detractor on this subject feel otherwise. I cannot fathom how one could look at a player with his helmet on backwards, vision blocked, still running, and judge this is normal to the game of football......... But that's just me.
This is my final word on the matter. You all can ridicule me all you want or change the scenarios to suit your position as you are want to do.
I can sit here knowing that I've never wavered on my point of view.
Have at it. Have fun......