Blog: Time for Everybody to Lay Off the Refs

We're rolling toward March Madness. And whether you're sitting in front of your TV or in front of the court, it means a lot of screaming, cheering and booing will take place. And it's safe to say that occasionally, some of that booing will be directed at the officials making the calls.

When the referees are being paid to make those calls, I'm willing to say it's part of their job to shrug off the opposing crowd's vibe. As long as the spectators settle down and watch the game when it resumes, and as long as there's nothing other than loud disagreement with a call (and let's hope those disagreements are largely free of profanity), it's a part of the ups and downs of the sports experience.

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