What would you call?

[TimTaylor]

Originally posted by Smitty
What seems to be apparent in lots of the questions people write about when we're on the hairy edge of calling a T about something is we're concerned with what other people will think, namely other officials or evaluators who may be watching. I'm not referring to coaches/players/fans. That bugs me, as I feel the same way. I don't really know how to resolve this for myself, but I wish I just had more confidence not to care so much about what others will think and just do what I believe is the right thing to do in some of those iffy situations. You'd think I'd have figured it out after 12 years...

[Edited by Smitty on Jan 7th, 2005 at 12:48 PM]

Actually Smitty, this never even crossed my mind. I try to give the kids the benefit of the doubt unless they show me they don't deserve it, and the fact we hadn't really had any problems with either team up to this point was probably the deciding factor in letting it go. My mistake - next time I'll know better.......