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Originally posted by refnrev
go stars,
I would be careful about offering much from the table. The guys on the court will get it right or not. It's frustrating to see them messing up royally, but that's how it goes some nights.
I know of a young newly licensed official who strutted around like Barney Fife. He decided to throw out an extremely good 15 year veteran official who was keeping the visitor's book for his daughter's 8th grade team. All the father said was "call 10 seconds" after the home team's guard had dribbled in the back court for more than 15 seconds. When the father agreed to leave, the ref told him to sit down and stay at the table. (Go figure!)
After the game the AD apologized to the father/scorekeeper and told the ref that his service wouldn't be needed anymore that year.
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Two thoughts. First of all, I agree with Rich and the old guy that Dad should have kept quiet, regardless of how arrogant the newby was being. First, as a fellow official, and secondly as a scorekeeper.
Secondly, once the ref tried to toss him, Dad should have made the ref stand by his actions and just left. Should have simply called his bluff and walked out.