Maybe it would be better if I just didn't know the rules

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by ChuckElias


I don't want to be pidgeon-holed as a "rulebook official". Yeah, that guy knows the rules, but you sure don't want him on your game. But this was such an obvious infraction that would take so little effort to correct, why let it slide? I'm frustrated by knowing the rule and not having my partners support me on it. The more I think about these couple of incidents, the more they bother me. I just can't seem to find the right balance, and it bugs me.

Chuck, have you talked to your assignor/evaluator/interpreter/whoever about these calls? If they have strong views on it, then do what they suggest. I would imagine that their main concern would be that the officials in their games have unanimity in their application of the rules. If this game was from a league that doesn't really have anyone responsible for official evaluation, then do what you think is best- when you are the R.

Something to talk about at your next meeting.