NFHS - Fights

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I'm not separating anybody. Stand back, write down numbers...been there...done that.

Yeah, I'm not sure why some people have difficulty with this instruction, which is absolutely by the book. I suppose they think that they have to run the show, even when things get out of control.

[HLin NC]

Fortunately, I can recall only one "fight" in my career and it thankfully wasn't a full scale brawl. The two teams were from adjacent counties and rivals. It was the last game of the regular season. One team was headed to the playoffs but the other was out of contention.

Two opponents squared off late in the game but we were fortunate to get them separated quickly. By rule we ejected both players. The losing coach begged us to turn it in as a disqualification instead so the player on the winning team wouldn't have to sit out the next game, which would have been the playoffs, and the suspension is by rule in NC.

I thought it was a nice gesture by the coach, considering it was of no benefit to his team.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Yeah, I'm not sure why some people have difficulty with this instruction, which is absolutely by the book. I suppose they think that they have to run the show, even when things get out of control.

To be fair most situations do not get totally out of hand. Most situations involve one or two players in the middle of the field and are easily broken up by players and officials. Most of us are "lucky" if we ever get a real big fight in our officiating careers, let alone one that we cannot handle.

Peace