Sprinkles

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by zebraman
What I don't agree with Rut on is changing the way I call fouls on that particular kid. That's worse than just calling a T, clearing the slate and moving on. Calling fouls on him later in the game that wouldn't be a foul by any other player is "holding a grudge" and approaches unethical, IMHO. Besides, you're penalizing more than just that kid by doing that... your penalizing his teammates with those "additional fouls" as well.

I never said to change the way I do anything. I said I would not pass on a call when that player is involved. This would be no different if I felt I screwed up on a call, I would be more careful the next time. All it takes is two more fouls and this kid is sitting on the bench.

There are many situations in the game where we decide to have a quicker whistle than normal. Usually it might be a fight or early in the game because the teams are rivals or the foul situation is out of whack. I hear guys all the time come here and use all kinds of judgments to stay out of trouble and this in my opinion is no different.

Peace