NFHS: Excessively swinging elbows

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by w_sohl

That is what I thought. In fact, I went to the book to get the number so I could write the report and get it correct. Anyhow, I had a copy of the report this morning and I replied with the following.

"After not feeling great about the call I did some research last night. I'm of the opinion that instead of a flagrant personal I should have ruled this an intentional foul and not ejected the player. The contact was neither violent nor sever but it was excessive and warranted an intentional instead of the flagrant. Please take this into consideration when deciding on whether or not to suspend the player for the next game."

I think that you just did the right thing.

Also, some areas have the R write the official game report, no matter what. I know of a couple of areas in which the officials don't get paid until the R submits a game report, even if it is only to say that there weren't any problems. Most places are fine with having a supplementary report from an umpire, if needed.