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[RedAndWhiteRef]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would never say this either. It might be a reality to why I call a foul in some small situations, but I would not admit that to a coach. For example, if a team is getting pounded and they have a marginal contact take place, I might give them the foul if the score is clearly not going to change in any drastic way if I call a foul. I would never say this or suggest this to a coach.

Peace

To clarify, I never say this after blowing my whistle. Only after choosing not to.

Subtle but important difference in my opinion.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

To clarify, I never say this after blowing my whistle. Only after choosing not to.

Subtle but important difference in my opinion.

It's both the same. It's a choice you made that effects the game. It's just my opinion, but you can do you. I wouldn't suggest this is all I'm saying to any official, and mind you I say some stuff to coaches that a lot of officials are scared to say for whatever reason. I just take a more blunt approach to jerk coaches.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

To clarify, I never say this after blowing my whistle. Only after choosing not to.

Subtle but important difference in my opinion.

That is just as bad if not worse. You are telling the coach or player that you did not blow the whistle for a foul that was actually a foul because of the time and situation. I would just rather not say anything at all. Not saying the thinking is not valid, but saying it is different. Just like telling a coach, "It is not my call" as opposed to, "Coach we are not looking at the same thing" or "Coach my partner had a good look at the play that I did not have." You are not lying in either situation, you are just not suggesting you choose not to call something they see as obvious.

Peace