What do you have?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by jicecone

OH Really!!!

You would much rather have to put up with throwing people out later for retailation, because the officiating team didn't get their job right the first. Correct. This isn't about you or me, its about the job the officiating crew does.

"Hey Blue, if you would have done your job the first time instead of trying to maintain your macho image, we wouldn't have had the brawl now."

Been there , Seen that!

Whatever.

Why in hell would I go for help on a play that I'VE seen and I'VE made a decision, when that help is more likely to end up being incorrect?

Not going for help is not a matter of ego. It's a matter of doing your job and not showing people that you can't handle it.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by Matt

Whatever.

Why in hell would I go for help on a play that I'VE seen and I'VE made a decision, when that help is more likely to end up being incorrect?

Not going for help is not a matter of ego. It's a matter of doing your job and not showing people that you can't handle it.

Whatever??

Quote RSturgell, "Also the only reason for the very short conference was to ask if he seen an elbow thrown".

That sure don't sound to me like someone who was sure of what he saw.

Matt, as you know, there are several ways to skin a cat. We all have to do, what we have to do, to get through are games, maintain control, esteem and walk off that field knowing we gave the best job we can. Then go out there the next time, and do even better.

If your way works for you, then go for it.

[MD Longhorn]

I think I land between the two of you. If I saw an elbow and decided it was not malicious, I'm not going for help - as Matt says, it can't help. However, if, when the coach asked about the elbow, I was actually surprised by the question - and noticed nothing regarding the elbow coming up, I might ask my partner what he saw.

A good rule of thumb - if you're asked to go for help, and in your mind if you would change a call based on what partner says, then go for help. If you KNOW what you saw and whatever you're being asked to go for help on is not something you're possibly unclear on, don't.