Good luck or not?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I tend to agree with Rut on this; people are making way too much of it. But that goes both ways. The state of player-official relations isn't going to change either way.

Call it what it is, a meaningless formality.

Whether we like it or not people will draw conclusions on what we do or do not do. Just like people will assume something if we shake the hand of a person that will be in the stands during the game and that person is wearing colors from one of the school. Or there are those that will draw conclusions if we put our arms around a player. Of course it is not hyperbole to say that everything will be affected by this one act, but someone will draw some conclusion one way or another. I just think it looks silly to deny a kid or coach a handshake when they come to you. I just think this is something we can avoid looking bad and aloof or unapproachable if you deny a kid that is shaking opponent’s hands and then come by you.

Peace