Did I mess this one up?

[bgtg19]

Even though I disagree with btaylor64's point of view here - hey, there is a clear ruling from the NFHS - I write to make two observations:

(1) JR, you were out of line, in my opinion, to go needlessly personal. Just as you would like him to learn from his mistakes, I'm pointing this out so that you will have the opportunity to learn from your mistake. You're welcome.

(2) I think we have to acknowledge that it is difficult to know when and where this just-enforce-the-rules mandate comes into contact with the don't-be-overly-officious-there-is-such-a-thing-as-advantage/disadvantage approach. It is O.K. to remind each other that we should just enforce the rules as written -- that this is the way we best protect/serve the game -- but then we've got to figure out a sensible way to communicate how/why calling the obvious illegal dribble ("palming") violation when there is no pressure and no advantage gained is wrong....

For what it is worth, I think responding to a clear NFHS ruling is a good place to start!