[DownTownTonyBrown]

Originally posted by oc
In a recent game an experienced ref in our association who I am supposed to be nice to if I want to move up ... Play right in front of me: A1 gets contact from B1 and B2 going to the hoop and actually loses the ball before recovering and putting up a shot-missed rebound over into the senior refs zone and he calles a foul on the put back.

We've all had the "oh no" situation to be immediately followed by an "oh my God" situation. It happens.

... senior partner says "Tighten it up, Rich" Loud enough for players and Coach A to here... I got all credability pulled from me on that one play.

No you didn't. He doesn't control your integrity and for damn sure don't give it up to him. Maintain your composure, your concentration, and thereby, your credibility.

Any advice on what if anything I should have said to my P?

[i] Nothing is the appropriate response - suck it up. However on this board we can suggest anything... how about. "You gonna tighten up your side too???? Then you're going to change the way we're calling this game???? Okay Chief! Tallyho!"