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[QUOTE]Originally posted by JRutledge

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There are not many, but there are some rules difference on what they feel is unsportsmanlike that results in a T or what they do before the game. Just because they do not list them in the NF Rulebook, does not mean it is not a rule they have to follow. But you would know.

Peace

Rut -

What one official "feels is unsportsmanlike" will certainly differ from that of another official. What the rule book says, however, is pretty simple.

Interpretations certainly differ from region to region, but the rules are the rules. E.g., your assignor might tell you not to call 3-seconds, but that doesn't mean that it's not still a rule. All that means is your assignor has decided to ignore a rule that is clearly in place.

Your association also may have some ADDITIONAL rules in place to deal with certain religious situations, but that doesn't have anything to do with what you do or do not call on the court.

A three-point attempt still must originate behind the three-point line (unless of course your assignor tells you that if a shooter has his/her foot on the line you will call that a 3-pointer in that league). Hey, my assignor said to do it, I don't care if it's right for the game or right for the kids, that's what I'm going to do.

On a side note...have you ever admitted to a coach that you kicked a call? have you ever told a coach, "You may be right"? have you ever asked a partner at half-time about a particularly tough call you had?

just curious.

humbly ready to learn from RUT the master ref,
jt