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MLK Tournament - No FIGHTS
We have a big tournament with some of the top teams in the state. Last year during a different tournament on MLK day there were fights in the game.
![]() What should I say in the pregame with the captains & coaches to get the game started off on the right foot? I was thinking that everyone from both teams could meet in the middle for the pregame and we could emphasize sportsmanship. I thought about mentioning that last year there was a fight in a game I officiatied on MLK day and that we WILL NOT have that happen today. How about talking to the captains about their leadership and that today they have a great responsibility to look out for their teams and coaches. My game is in a couple of hours so I was just looking for some ideas. I am caucasion, does that change how you think I should approach this? On a side note what would you do if A12 doesn't like a call you make and sits down at half court to "peacefully protest" a call. ![]() |
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I think since it's an MLK tourney, you have an opportunity to use that as part of your pre-game. I don't see anything wrong with making mention of it...The fact that I'm white doesn't really play into it to me, cause if MLK were lining up for the tip, he'd be ok with me reffing!
![]() On the question about peaceful protest....I guess I'd have to see the action leading up to the sit in.... |
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I think you should do what you normally do in any other game.
BTW, how can you tell the players there will not be a fight in your game and be sure? Since you can't, I would leave that out along with any mention of a previous fight. You know what you are up against. Just call the game.
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Remind the kids to read...
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Encourage the kids to discover that Dr. King -- the real Dr. King. They can start with William Pepper's book An Act of State. Wort. Oh yeah, and to play the whistle! |
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I wouldn't mention any of those things... the players aren't really listening to you anyway.
Keep the pre-game SHORT and simple... Mine is usually the following (which I have "borrowed" from another official that I heard use it): "Three things: Respect each other. Respect us. Respect the game." Another official I know says, "Any questions?" (there never are), "OK - have a good game." |
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Nice. That's going into my repertoire immediately
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![]() In that spirit, I think that "peaceful protester" should be treated the way MLK and others in his movement were treated, which is to beat them, drag them forcibly to jail, starve them and convict them of bogus charges. Bomb their houses, put their kids in "re-culturation" camps, and disallow them voting and drivers' licenses. It would further the education process that MLK day is supposed to engender. edited to add: Nah, that's a little over the top. But it would be an interesting thing to stage. Last edited by rainmaker; Mon Jan 21, 2008 at 02:18pm. |
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