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Originally posted by Jake80
I am an older than average (39) second year official but...
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I've got y'all beat in the old/new department. I didn't ref my first game until I was 43 and 1/2. I've succeeded by applying that old adage, "Old age and treachery will beat youth and enthusiasm every time!" Just kidding about the treachery...
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-Constant hand checking of the guards on the perimeter. Rarely called.
-Throw-in in the front court fumbled by A1 into the backcourt. A1 recovers and backcourt violation was called. Heard the official tell the coach "ball was touched in the frontcourt and then went into backcourt"
-Ball in control of dribbler near three point line in the frontcourt. Defense knocks ball away. Dribbler attempts to recover. Touches ball in front court and finally recovers in the back court. Official waves off backcourt violation.
-D1 prospect plays first five minutes of the game with jersey hanging out of trunks so low it was embarassing. Officials say nothing.
-Point guard dribbling ball closely guarded in the front court. Official counting is between 3rd and 4th count. Player picks up the dribble. Official counts 4 and 5 then whistles a five second violation.
-Throw-in to start the second half. 8 seconds later the table blows the horn and states the arrow was pointed the wrong way. Official resets the clock and starts the half over.
-A1 takes an 18 ft. set shot. Ball is nearly in the goal when B1 boxes A1 hard. A1 goes down. Ball goes in. Official states they are shooting 1.
-So much rough play in the post I thought I was at a D1 college game.
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This reminds me of a signature line someone used here for a while, although I haven't seen it lately: If you can't be a good example, you'll just have to be a horrible warning!