Sitch 2

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by lrpalmer3

I'm flattered. This is the first 4-page discussion that I've read from start to finish, and I'm amazed.

It seems obvious that there are 2 groups of officials, ones that apply the rules by the letter, and ones that apply rules by their own interpretation. Too much of either extreme is dangerous for the game. Coordinators and assignors generally find officials that officiate to their liking. And generally, the higher the level of the game, the more interpretation is encouraged.

Don't get too carried away pigeon-holing officials now. Just because someone here says that the rule is the rule doesn't mean that they might kinda ignore a few of these strict interpretations sometime in favor of a little common sense- especially at the lower levels. For instance, in this case with the screw-ups, I'd just bring the sub in and get the damn game going again. I sure wouldn't waste any time arguing it with somebody.

Iow, don't do as I do. Do as I say.