OT: Calling the official a "hater" and "loser"

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

(Borg) may not have been like McEnroe or Connors, but he had his moments when he did not like a call. I have seen tape on him and I remember him playing. He was not an angel, he just was not as much of a devil as others.

True. I seem to recall Borg losing a game by protesting silently, refusing to serve, just staring blankly. Warning, point lost, point lost, game.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

We can debate all day what should be allowed, but this is Tennis, not the same as a basketball official or the situations we are put in.

Also true. Intermission or time-out discussions of this length just don't happen. My point is this: Some things are universal, and name-calling from contender to official is one of them. It's about respect for the position. It should be dealt with swiftly, and I don't see why it matters what sport and/or what level it is.

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Then the other option involves the four initials S, T, F, U.

Classy, sir.