Any Rule Against This Lame Tactic?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

POE #1 Rules Enforcement
POE #2 Sporting Behavior

So if one believe that the action constitutes unsporting behavior, why would one not make the call? Is there a fear of what someone else thinks?

A cranky, old poster would say that anyone who officiates that way might as well shove the whistle up his backside.

You mean this one?

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

OOO

I was going to suggest that cranky old poster would also say not to be the only official in your area making this call.

Fortunately, I read to the end of the thread before commenting this morning:

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

But if what you believe is right is actually considered completely and totally wrong by accepted officiating practice, then a good assignor will put your OOO azz into middle school games where you can't further embarrass him or his association.

I'm a good assignor. You might work for me again but it sureashell wouldn't be in a meaningful game if you ever pulled crap like that and insisted you'd do it again under the same circumstances.

There really does exist what is known as the "expected call". And the expected call in this particular case sureashell ain't an unsporting "T".

My personal recommendation is to check with your local rules interpreter before even thinking of following Nevada's advice on this one. That might just save you a future ton of grief.