I "T"ed up the score keeper.....

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I don't think you understand the rules references.

I think he understands the rule perfectly. 2-1 says that there is an official scorer. Singular. One. The visiting scorer does not seem, by rule, to be part of the officiating crew. 2-11 says the official scorer should compare records with the visiting scorer. It doesn't say the official scorers should compare records.

If the visiting scorer is not an "official" scorer, then he/she is a follower of the visiting team, who is allowed to sit at the table.

Personally, I wouldn't whack, but I don't think it's as obvious as you all are making it sound.