Dealing w/ Know-It-All Partner

[JRutledge]

The only issue I might have with you was the call in front of her. You admitted that this was in her territory, let her make that call. I realize you might think it was obvious, but if she is a veteran, let her live and die with it. Becasue she probably saw the whole play and you did not. She did seem to have a point about the call being late. And if you are watching that, whatelse is going on in your area?

I agree that she did not start off on a good foot with you. I agree that what she said about college ball and high school ball really was not a good thing. I also realize that her attitude was not right on either. But until you get to be more of a veteran officials, this will happen. Because they are not going to show you the same respect that many deserve. Just a nature of the beast if you will. Some veterans try to "big-time" officials that have less experience than they do. This appears to be that kind of situation.

Chalk it up to experience and move on. There just is not magic formula to deal with these kind of situations.

Peace