By the way, there are times when competent referees will address the crowd or a problem in the stands. Remember that it is still only a high school game, and certain behaviors are not tolerated. It is up to the referees to maintain control, and I have even cleared a stadium before because racial slurs were being yelled....totally unacceptable, remember, these players are still children! It is up to the referees to protect them, but that does not include having "rabbit ears". I could care less what the fans think of my performanc, I am not there to make them happy, I am there to provide a fair and balanced rendering of the rules, providing a safe environment for the players.
