CTJCAD and Cooler,
You guys are right on the money. If PBSI defends TH's action that is a disgraceful act. And if IBF doesn't deal with this issue fairly and sternly then they are a disgrace to the sport. I think all line judges should stop working if IBF doesn't deal with this issue quickly. This really would be a slap on the face on the line judging community who do a tremendous job considering their work is 100% volunteer work, and they pay for their trvel 100% also except sometimes they are given accommodation at a cheap motel. Let the players call all of their lines, and see what chaos that will create at 6 star tournaments.
Actually, line judges threatened with a protest to sit out at the Dutch or the German Open (in 2003 I believe) when the umpires were given the right to over rule line judges' calls. Finally they did their usual job...I think this situation is worse than that, especially condidering TH was not even given a yellow card for his actions on court.
You guys are right on the money. If PBSI defends TH's action that is a disgraceful act. And if IBF doesn't deal with this issue fairly and sternly then they are a disgrace to the sport. I think all line judges should stop working if IBF doesn't deal with this issue quickly. This really would be a slap on the face on the line judging community who do a tremendous job considering their work is 100% volunteer work, and they pay for their trvel 100% also except sometimes they are given accommodation at a cheap motel. Let the players call all of their lines, and see what chaos that will create at 6 star tournaments.
Actually, line judges threatened with a protest to sit out at the Dutch or the German Open (in 2003 I believe) when the umpires were given the right to over rule line judges' calls. Finally they did their usual job...I think this situation is worse than that, especially condidering TH was not even given a yellow card for his actions on court.
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