[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

It looks like the NFHS mechanic was somehow communicated, and accepted, by IAABO interpreters in at least two states, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, yet was not included in the 2007-08, or 2008-09 IAABO Mechanics Manual.

Was was wrong with the good old NFHS mechanics? Why did IAABO ever get into the mechanics business? What's next. Their own IAABO Rulebook? Their own IAABO uniform? Oh, that's right. We did have our own IAABO uniform, back in the mid-1980's, gray jersey with blue collar, and blue pants. And then we finally came to our senses and went to the NFHS black and white jersey, with black pants.

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr: Regarding your P.S., if you were the administering official after a time out, or an intermission, and you needed to have a short conference with your partner, would you bring the ball with you? Also, I'm curious, does your 2007-09 NFHS Basketball Officials Manual mention mechanics changes involving a not closely guarded signal, and/or allowing the referee to delegate a jump ball tosser? Thanks.

Billy:

To answer your question, yes.

I have seen pictures of officials wearing the gray shirts with blue collars, they look sharp, .

MTD, Sr.