Out-of-control Player Punches Referee

[OverAndBack]

Tell you what - I'm not taking a blow. At that moment, I'm like anyone else. And we'll sort it out later.

Player, fan, coach - doesn't matter. They come at me, they're going down. And that's the last time I officiate. It's not worth it.

Long ago someone told me it was better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

[ChrisSportsFan]

I agree, someones getting a 13 in the rear. I think patience is key here. We've all seen basketball fights. Noisy, several people, little bumping and NO PUNCHES. I'd hate to have someone bluffing and I start throwing. Although, if they have no business on the floor, then they get what's coming. Several states have laws in place regarding assaulting refs/umps. Hopefully, the games that have a higher risk of this happening will have more game mgmt and badges.

[lrpalmer3]

Originally posted by ChrisSportsFan
I agree, someones getting a 13 in the rear. I think patience is key here. We've all seen basketball fights. Noisy, several people, little bumping and NO PUNCHES. I'd hate to have someone bluffing and I start throwing. Although, if they have no business on the floor, then they get what's coming. Several states have laws in place regarding assaulting refs/umps. Hopefully, the games that have a higher risk of this happening will have more game mgmt and badges.

I guess that's what I hope never happens, someone bluffs and I throw.

[TravelinMan]

Originally posted by Brad
I've updated the original post to include the correct link.

Brad, thanks. Will you also pay for my subscription so I can view it? Or at least tell me the player's name. Thanks. (correctly spelled - Nobody named Bowling)
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