im venting a little

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Originally posted by Marty Rogers
Tony:
We all work with officials that have different abilities and personalities. Unfortunately, you were paired with the "know-it-all" type who is probably a lousy official because he refuses to learn. Bringing up the play and discussing it was a good idea, because you could both benefit from talking it over. Once you state your ruling, and he refuses to consider you are right, then just let it go. No use repeating yourself to a wall.

I know it is frustrating during a game when your partner is making wrong calls, blowing your line, or is arrogant and/or
rude to people, etc. When you strive to do things properly, it can get you down. Keep up your desire to learn and improve. Take what you can from good officials, and leave behind the negative stuff from bad ones. Especially dump the urge to "punch him in the face." This emotion shows he is getting the better of you (and you may actually do it someday).

thanks marty,
"punch him in the face" is an expression i use when i'm upset, and do not mean it literally though.
i appreciate your guidance here.