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Originally posted by BadNewsRef

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Originally posted by lookin2improve

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I can't imagine getting paid like these guys do and having the nerve to go out onto the court and question ANYTHING that the official does...

Yes, Stackhouse was completely out of line in his comments. But, LOOKINGTOIMPROVE, your comment above is completely unrealistic. Most of us who officiate have, and maybe still do, play team sports. And we all have questioned officials. It's part of the game and it's part of our job as officials to deal with it in its varying degrees on the court.

[Edited by BadNewsRef on Mar 7th, 2006 at 08:50 AM]

I'm not saying that I've never questioned officials...just that I've never questioned officials after being paid $$$$$$$$$$ to play a game...

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Originally posted by lookin2improve
I'm not saying that I've never questioned officials...just that I've never questioned officials after being paid $$$$$$$$$$ to play a game... [/B]

I have the opposite opinion. Getting paid $$$$$ makes it your livelihood, of course you're going to complain when things aren't going your way.

I'm sure there are fans in the stands who think since we get paid $$$$$ to officiate, we shouldn't complain about some of the abuse we endure.

[Edited by BadNewsRef on Mar 8th, 2006 at 04:48 PM]