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Originally Posted by Rich1
I don't disagree that this is unacceptable and as an administrator I would have the sign removed. But as a ref I am there to concentrate on the game (may not even notice the signs depending on how big the venue is) and until it affects the game I won't address it. If their yelling slurs, profanity, etc. then I'm with you. Signs, cheers, or innocuous chants that don't rise to the level of interference are left to admin.
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If you don't see it that's one thing, but if a player or coach points it out to you I believe that you have a duty as a game official to take appropriate action. We can all discuss what that should be, but ignoring it certainly isn't correct.
Btw has anyone seen the stories on this incident?
http://fox40.com/2015/01/20/st-marys...acial-tension/
http://m.kcra.com/news/usa-chant-at-...cheer/30831388