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Originally Posted by Steve M
I can see the no call if you have to question "is she off". that shows you're not sure whether there was a violation. But the question of "is he/she getting an advantage" is not a valid consideration. That shows you're sure there was a violation and not sure of whether an advantage was gained. That thought is not relevant. When you are sure of the illegal pitch, call it.
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I included the bit about "advantage" for exactly this reason. Blues who refuse to call obvious IPs because "they aren't gaining any advantage" are part of the headache for the rest of us. I should have been more clear about that. Call em like you see em.
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