Wed Jan 12, 2005, 05:37pm
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Originally posted by Smitty
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Originally posted by paparada
I have officiated volleyball and softball for about 15 years. This year my daughter is playing middle school basketball. I have seen numerous times when during the game and between periods, the refs are talking with fans regarding calls made, not made, complaints, etc... I don't believe this is a positive thing to do during a game. I have spoken with fans/spectators after the game but not during. Is this a common practice in basketball? You may or may not be aware that here in Pittsburgh, PA, there is a parent currently being charge with attacking a basketball official. Numerous people have been on the witness stand stating this official did not touch this parent but, I wonder if maybe there was a conversation as I have outlined that may have added to this parents displeasure and ultimately the attack. Please do no misunderstand, there is never a need for violence.
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I admit I've chatted it up with fans during games. Always in a joking kind of way when I know it will be taken lightly, and only for a quick second. I don't find that harmful in any way. OK there was that one time I told a coach who was sitting in the stands to shut up, but that doesn't count  . What does bug me is one particular official I've worked with a few times likes to chat it up with everyone before the game. He'll go into the stands during the 15 minute warm-up and before that (in his uniform no less). He chats it up with coaches, some more than others (in his uniform). He chats it up with everyone and anyone, for an uncomfortably long time. I figure he just wants everyone to like him a lot. It bugs the crap out of me. It's wrong in so many ways.
I bet Juulie will know who I'm talking about...
[Edited by Smitty on Jan 12th, 2005 at 05:32 PM]
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Which one?!
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