Misapplied rule in Oklahoma HS playoffs

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I am not pandering to anyone, just telling you what would help solve the problem. If you feel that it will not, that is fine. But do not think what you think is going to make the situation go away.

Peace

How does it solve anything IN THIS INSTANCE -- there were 3 African-Americans on the crew already, no?

I've worked games in mostly African-American schools.

I've hired African-American officials in all-white, rural schools.

I've worked in some very interesting places -- I remember the one school in New Orleans about 17 years ago where I was the only white person in the building, refereeing a boys varsity game. I had no problems at all. Coach made a joke about it near the end of the game and made sure he followed it up with an invitation to come back anytime.

Personally, I just think it's sad that people out there still make this an issue, but I also think that saying it's not an issue is just as wrong and quite naive.

I'm not sure of the answer, but I'm not about to hire for my crew or my conference based on this kind of thing.