That's not my call

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by TigerBball
I find it interesting that, in my observation, the higher the level the ref, and the better, the more likely they are to talk over a call with their partner and make sure the right call is made, even if they have to over-rule one another.

I have such respect for a ref that does this and for the one that gets over-ruled to accept his partners help by going over and explaining it all to the coaches.

What I don't respect, is when one ref sees a tip or a correctable error and will not over-rule his partner.

Do they feel this will crush the guy if they go over and say, "I got white tipping the ball after the pass was made, I think it should go the other way" then they can talk it out.

As I said in another thread, partner can never overrule. Partner can quietly suggest, that's it. And most partners won't offer unsolicited help, either. I mean, they will only make a suggestion if they are asked. What this usually means is that they respect the dignity of the other ref and don't want to belittle their partner or betray their partner's trust by causing others to question his judgment. For this kind of help to work, partners need a certain level of acquaintance or familiarity, and sometimes it's not worth the risk. Remember that the partner is going to be wrong as often as the calling official is. Just because the partner sees it going in your favor, doesn't make him smarter! (insert cute smilie here)