Karl Hess tosses two NC State players

[IUgrad92]

Originally Posted by Brad

They lost the "distinguished" part when they started acting like buffoons!!!

We're the video that shows this? I'd like to see it.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by IUgrad92

We're the video that shows this? I'd like to see it.

It doesn't. It's an assumption on my part. And a good one.

[IUgrad92]

Originally Posted by Brad

It doesn't. It's an assumption on my part. And a good one.

So would that make it an 'informed' opinion or an 'uninformed' opinion?

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by IUgrad92

We're the video that shows this? I'd like to see it.

Any adult who admittedly spends the majority of the game harping on the referees rather than cheering for their team is, by definition, a buffoon.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by IUgrad92

So would that make it an 'informed' opinion or an 'uninformed' opinion?

What's your point?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by IUgrad92

So would that make it an 'informed' opinion or an 'uninformed' opinion?

Informed:

Originally Posted by fiasco

Any adult who admittedly spends the majority of the game harping on the referees rather than cheering for their team is, by definition, a buffoon.

[mj]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

This is the same stuff they read over the loudspeaker at HS games just before the fans act like idiots. They should just not bother reading it at all or make it as quick as my captains' meeting.

Ya, this makes me laugh. It may as well be Charlie Brown's teacher reading it because no one listens.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by mj

Ya, this makes me laugh. It may as well be Charlie Brown's teacher reading it because no one listens.

I don't mind it being read. Even if just one person at that game listens to it and lets it sink in then it's a positive thing.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I don't mind it being read. Even if just one person at that game listens to it and lets it sink in then it's a positive thing.

We have players read the sportsmanship statement. Home reads the first half. Visitor reads the second half.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

We have players read the sportsmanship statement. Home reads the first half. Visitor reads the second half.

What if they defer?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

What if they defer?

They don't, but if they did, then a fight would probably break out before the National Anthem. What a way to start the game.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mj

Ya, this makes me laugh. It may as well be Charlie Brown's teacher reading it because no one listens.

My favorite line is:

"The officials assigned are neutral and are licensed by the WIAA. They are assigned based on their proven ability to officiate games at this level."

At this point, I normally chuckle and tell my partner, "They don't know me very well, do they?"

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I don't mind it being read. Even if just one person at that game listens to it and lets it sink in then it's a positive thing.

I feel the same way. If we did not read those lines than when you took action someone would complain they did not know or were not told.

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I feel the same way. If we did not read those lines than when you took action someone would complain they did not know or were not told.

Peace

They're going to complain anyway (this thread is proof). Personally, I'm more inclined to at least think the site admin takes it seriously (not every school here does something like this).

For some reason, I like it when they (game admin) ask, proactively, "Did you have any issues in the first half?" Even better when they ask about a particularly loud section; it tells me they're paying attention even if they're a bit over-zealous. I'll take that over the invisible assistant football coach anyday.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

They're going to complain anyway (this thread is proof). Personally, I'm more inclined to at least think the site admin takes it seriously (not every school here does something like this).

For some reason, I like it when they (game admin) ask, proactively, "Did you have any issues in the first half?" Even better when they ask about a particularly loud section; it tells me they're paying attention even if they're a bit over-zealous. I'll take that over the invisible assistant football coach anyday.

I have never been under the impression that they will not complain or say things. I think what it does is give you something to point to when their behavior goes over the top. It is like not reading the legal writing on a contract, it is not someone else's fault you ignored the fine print. As I said in my area this is usually certain conferences that read a statement and in the playoffs it is apart of the list that must be read as well as other comments about the playoffs or advertising.

Peace