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Originally Posted by Old School
People call me names, if you don't like it, don't dish it out and you might not get it back in return.
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What names have I called you?
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Originally Posted by Old School
You got something against being honest. I think the world needs more people who are willing to speak honestly.
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Absolutely. I agree with this statement. So, let's expand:
You have said in the past you have worked all levels below NBA, which includes grade school all the way up to NCAA D-1. Is this being honest? You have stated you have a copy of the NFHS rule book from '04-'05. Are you being honest when you say this? You have repeatedly denied being the poster known as "JMO" on the McGriff's website. Are you being honest in that assertion? You have made many statements that seem to stretch the meaning of the word "honest".
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Originally Posted by Old School
I am a disservice because i challenge your way of thinking. Because i try to do what's right.
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Nope, you either missed my point, or are ignoring it. It has nothing to do with challenging a way of thinking, or doing what <b>you</b> think is right, it has to do with <b>doing the right thing</b>. And that is by knowing, understanding, and enforcing the rules that are in place for that particular level of game.
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I tried to do what I thought was fair, you, believe it or not, is argueing for what is unfair! And I am a disservice. I am the only one that's willing to stand up and speak the truth. It's a dumb rule and needs to change.
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I might disagree with the 3-second rule, so is it fair that I decide we aren't going to enforce that rule in the game tonight? Is it fair to the team that has practiced their offense according to the rules in place, only to let them play against a team that can benefit from being in the lane longer? Of course not! It's not my job to pick and choose which rules I like or don't like. It's my job to know, understand, and enforce the rules as written. Period. That's what speaking the truth is all about.
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Let's not overdo it. Unfair to the players! It's unfair if i know it's .9 seconds left and i can't correct it because of a stupid rule which goes against logic. The players may just think that I'm cheating if i know there's time left and i don't change it. Above all else, unfair to the players! You are really over the top on this one.
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Actually, this is <B>exactly</B> what it's all about. It is only about the players. If you make up something that isn't in the rules, <B>you are cheating the players</B>! That's not over the top, that's a straight-up fact. If you have the rule to back up your call, you have cheated no one. You talk about "a stupid rule that goes against logic" - actually, if you know and understand the rule, it's perfectly logical. If you have definite knowledge, you can correct the time. If you don't, you can't. Logical. It's easy to rail on something you don't understand.
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Originally Posted by Old School
I kick a rule, I admit it. Now i want you to keep this in mind, I didn't kick the rule based on cheating or point difference (there was a reference made to Tim Donaghy). I kicked the rule based on what I thought was fair play.
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Ok, fine, so your heart was in the right place. But you still did a disservice to the players by not knowing the rule. You cheated one of the teams with your incorrect call. If I screw up a rule, I feel <B>bad</B> because I didn't do my job, which is knowing the rules.
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Originally Posted by Old School
It's only a joke to those who think it's funny. You may think that I offer no value to the discussion, but others (who don't speak as much) may disagree.
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We'll see.
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Originally Posted by Old School
Probably because they kick everybody out who disagrees with them.
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Any basis for this comment? Do you have any information to back this up? Do you know of anyone personally that has been "kicked out" from the NFHS just becasue they disagree with some of the rules?