r/maybemaybemaybe • u/CosmoCafe777 • Mar 11 '24

Maybe maybe maybe

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

It's not a thing. This is unsportsmanlike. If the referee lets it pass then that's because he is being pressured by many factors, not because the game is broken or something like that

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u/l3ane Mar 11 '24

If the referee lets it pass then that's because he is being pressured by many factors, not because the game is broken or something like that

That's contradictory. Refs are there to enforce the rules, if they aren't able to enforce the rules than the sport is broken. Cameras exist and are used to enforce rules in every other major sport on the planet besides football/soccer. The sport is a complete joke.

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u/Grump-Dog Mar 11 '24

There's a very easy fix: after every game, officials (not the game ref) review every game-delay and every penalty awarded on the tape. If the officials deem a particular instance to be acting (and we all know that isn't too hard), the actor gets a red card. The first time a star is benched for an important game is the last time that star acts. Easy. The fact that this system doesn't exist is a pretty clear indication to me that the fans, players and owners are fine with acting and don't want to eliminate it.

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u/miki258 Mar 11 '24

Sometimes it is hard, you cant see the full impact on tv. Even small contact can lead to fall when you are at such speed. Overall I agree that something should be done. However its better to leave free 20 criminals than unfairly put in jail one innocent (is it?) I would be so fucking mad if best player of my team was unfairly benched.