Your thoughts please.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Coltdoggs

I guess when I think about that aspect of it, it's good reasoning....

Do you feel the same about two kids who decide they want to go toe to toe....and again, I'm talking about lower level stuff...not necessarily V/NCAA. I just feel on some levels we have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the kids and I'm willing to deal with any backlash that comes from me getting between and seperating two kids by grabbing/bearhugging one and moving him out of the immediate area.

There was a game this season at the high school level where a fight broke out. Player A wound up to swing at player B, ref grabbed his arm before he could swing. After game, there is a knock on the locker room door and the cops are ready to arrest the official who grabbed the kid's arm. Mommy wanted to press charges. Cops refused to.

I'm a basketball official, not a bouncer. That said, when I see it right in front of me, I'd probably do the same.

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