All part of the sport (and other sports) at this level. Any team that cannot mentally handle such tactics is most likely not ready for the games.
You're right. But I don't have to approve or participate. Another way of stating your point would be, "If you're not prepared to be an SOB, you can't be a champion."
More than once I have heard "cut-throat" competition cited as the main cause for the demise in our sport.
Just my opinion.
