Ratting out a fellow ref?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JoeTheRef

This is common practice around here. If I'm spectating and come in during halftime, I will offer any input if asked. If not, I don't say anything in regards to particular plays in the game or calls in general. If I'm reffing and I have fellow officials come in on my game and I know they were in the stands, I solicit their input.

Same common practice here in Connecticut, especailly during conference and state tournament games. We all have membershnip cards that get us into all basketball games for free.

[JRutledge]

Silence cannot be quoted. If you did not have the conversation with the AD, he could not take the conversation to another level.

Peace

[BLydic]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Silence cannot be quoted. If you did not have the conversation with the AD, he could not take the conversation to another level.

Peace

Even the most innocent words can be twisted around. I completely agree. Try to avoid if possible, otherwise respectfully exit the building.

[TheOracle]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Silence cannot be quoted. If you did not have the conversation with the AD, he could not take the conversation to another level.

Peace

Right on. The only person who should be discussing specifics with a coach or AD, besides the working officials, is the assignor. Post-game, working officials should defer to the assignor, and use him/her as their lawyer. It's a no-win situation for anyone else, unless you play the political game of cutting your teammates for your own gain. Whether you do that or not, that's what almost everyone will perceive.

Be careful about lodging formal complaints, too. My experience has been, that no matter how warranted, right or wrong, the people who file formal complaints generally suffer negative consequences, like being labeled over it. Not many people labeled as malcontents get better or great assignments. It is no different in the regular workplace, either. For everyone who wins a multi-million dollar discrimination or wrongful-termination lawsuit, there are literally a hundred who get hosed. Just be aware of the consequences. Some just don't care. My hat is off to them and their idealism. They make the world better by trying to change things that are wrong. But many suffer from it, too, sometimes regrettably so.