Behind the IHSA's decision 100 percent

[colbert]

and here's why:

Humans make mistakes. Not just referees, but all of us. That is the imperfect world we live in and that's okay.
The problem in the PN/Fenwick situation is not what happened at the end of the game, but the reaction to it.
Rather than offering forgiveness to the officials, the ugliness of legal recourse ensues. This is just another example of how we are killing ourselves spiritually by using litigation for what ails us.
No matter how egregious something may be, acceptance is the answer. Before an athletic competition begins, isn't it accepted that the offficials are the final arbiters, not the IHSA or the court of law. That self-pity and blame game, so much a part of the American society today, destroys one's character.
Yes, it was painful to have a game end that way, but there is an axiom that states that pain is touchstone of spiritual growth. Instead of being bitter and resentful at the IHSA and the officiating crew, the only way to remove that internal wrath is to forgive. Those parties aren't responsible for the bitterness in one's soul, but they sure have exposed it.

 

[PRokie]

This is bad regardless of outcome.

Nobody wins.

 

[greatgig13]

Reminds me of how painful it was watching the World Series and enduring the endless video replays and challenges. At some point you have to accept the calls and move forward. But then again, today's world is no longer black and white.

 

[Oddy]

I agree with you colbert.

 

[SOUTHSIDECFD]

and here's why:

Humans make mistakes. Not just referees, but all of us. That is the imperfect world we live in and that's okay.
The problem in the PN/Fenwick situation is not what happened at the end of the game, but the reaction to it.
Rather than offering forgiveness to the officials, the ugliness of legal recourse ensues. This is just another example of how we are killing ourselves spiritually by using litigation for what ails us.
No matter how egregious something may be, acceptance is the answer. Before an athletic competition begins, isn't it accepted that the offficials are the final arbiters, not the IHSA or the court of law. That self-pity and blame game, so much a part of the American society today, destroys one's character.
Yes, it was painful to have a game end that way, but there is an axiom that states that pain is touchstone of spiritual growth. Instead of being bitter and resentful at the IHSA and the officiating crew, the only way to remove that internal wrath is to forgive. Those parties aren't responsible for the bitterness in one's soul, but they sure have exposed it.

So if you found some senior citizens wallet in the Jewel parking lot you might throw it in a mail box so he got it back. But you would take all of the cash for your self first?

 

[LakeCtyNewt]

So if you found some senior citizens wallet in the Jewel parking lot you might throw it in a mail box so he got it back. But you would take all of the cash for your self first?

Really? That's your analogy? Would you even care one but if this was a situation between two public schools?

 

[RichieRebel]

So if you found some senior citizens wallet in the Jewel parking lot you might throw it in a mail box so he got it back. But you would take all of the cash for your self first?

No I wouldn't take the cash but if at the scene of the found wallet and an old person looking confused asks me if I found their wallet. That old person convinces me that it's their wallet and I give it to that person but later learn that it wasn't their wallet. Should I be arrested for Theft? I acted in good faith, I was reasonable but should I have called the police???
Both school want to be treated- Fairly and Equally but those two terms mean the same!

 

[mchsalumni]

Reminds me of how painful it was watching the World Series and enduring the endless video replays and challenges. At some point you have to accept the calls and move forward. But then again, today's world is no longer black and white.

Doesn't the use of replay challenges actually make the world MORE black and white?

 

[RichieRebel]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words?
How about the extra point?
Did the official even look up???

 

[greatgig13]

Doesn't the use of replay challenges actually make the world MORE black and white?

Except that the black and white, as in refs, have become neutered. Take them off the field and let the camera men call the games.

 

[Cross Bones]

Doesn't the use of replay challenges actually make the world MORE black and white?

Yes, it eliminates what you keep describing as "judgment calls" which supports my stance and destroys yours.

 

[mchsalumni]

Yes, it eliminates what you keep describing as "judgment calls" which supports my stance and destroys yours.

Again, calculus to a fungo.

 

[Cross Bones]

Again, calculus to a fungo.

Yes, you have proven you are the fungo and don't know the calculus. Not my fault you destroyed your own argument as you stumbled around in a stupor.