I learned something new yesterday

[just another ref]

Whatever this is, it certainly isn't new. 25 years ago or so, working one of my first jr. high games, a player drove in and was knocked to the floor. Nothing dirty or out of the ordinary for this level, but, yes, a pretty good shot. A lady in the audience took exception.

"Come on, ref! We didn't bring our boys out here to see them get hurt!"

"Well, the thing to do ma'am, would be take your boys home and let them sit on the couch and watch tv, where they'll be safe."

Didn't say it, but really wanted to.