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Originally Posted by zebraman
To me, the main issue here is that Rut basically overturned a partner's call. Where do you draw the line? If he calls a foul that you think involved zero contact, are you going to go to him and say that you think he should change it to an inadvertant whistle?
Like I said earlier, it worked out OK. But I think it sets a dangerous precedent when we start going to a partner and talking them out of a call (with the one exception of an obvious tip that you know they didn't see because they were looking offball).
I'm all for getting it right, but I don't go tell my partner that I think he got a call wrong. JMO.
I guess the other thing that caught my eye was that you said the coaches were complaining all night. Why would you allow that?
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I have to disagree with you here. I did not tell my partner this was our only option. I gave information that convinced him that something else had to be called outside of a travel. I was adamant with my information, but we also talked about a situation like this in the pre-game and he was just took my word for it and there was not a debate. I was even apologetic about the situation because I did not give a single for jump ball or blow my whistle. But in no way did I "over rule" anyone. He agreed that he did not likely see something and allowed my position to be heard. We also talked about this extensively before our assignor came in the room (which we did not know for sure he was present) and after he left the room. These were great guys and competent officials. They understood the situation much like I did.
Also this was an extremely loud gym. It is bigger than most gyms in the state of Illinois and it was not packed. But it was so loud and you kind of are in a pit, that hearing the whistle can be a challenge. I was probably a little late on making a call because the play was technically in his area, but opened up to me.
Peace