School alleges discrimination by Philly refs

[refesq11]

Articles from yesterday's and today's Philadelphia Daily News. I'm not from this area -- anyone from the Philly region have any light to shed on this?


Math, Civics and Sciences founder alleges 'discrimination' by referees | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/23/2010

Local coaches disagree with MC&S allegations | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/24/2010

My $.02 -- it must have been very strong discrimination if the school complaining lost by 30

[Mark Padgett]

Put this into perspective. Her comments were based on hearsay. She wasn't even at the game. Oh yeah - her team lost by 30. Of course it was the fault of the officials. Does she really think that in an area like Philly, officials can keep getting assignments if they have shown a track record of prejudice?

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Does she really think that in an area like Philly, officials can keep getting assignments if they have shown a track record of prejudice?

I thought that this is why certain assignors become so successful. They strike back office deals with various league commissioners and assign their minions accordingly to seal the deal. Of course, this all 'off the record'.

[bas2456]

My favorite quote...

"I am requesting an investigation by the PIAA District 12 Chairman and that you review the DVD, interview with players, parents and staff regarding this disrespect and treatment of our players and parents."

How about we interview the officials instead? According to the article, their report showed no signs of unfair or racist officiating.

[JBleach85]

Being close to that area the school is complaining about officiating outside of the Philly area and it was regarding a state quarterfinals game that they did lose to a very good team.

[jdmara]

I love the last line of the article. But to be fair, UNI has one black player

-Josh

[jdmara]

At least these players are learning the valuable lesson that if you don't succeed, play the race card and make excuses

-Josh

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by jdmara

I love the last line of the article. But to be fair, UNI has one black player

-Josh

Did the article say that the team MC&S lost to didn't have any Black players?