[Lcubed48]

Kudos to all the fine officials that I observed during my visit back to Illinois over Thanksgiving. I watched all or parts of 7 high school games plus 2 college contests.

I had the pleasure to meet, observe, and chat with our most fav admin guy ("always listen to bob") work the toughest of all the games. He and his 1 partner did a superb job in an intense, aggressive, and physical game that practically screamed for a third official. They began in control, and maintained it throughout. Bob served some "T" to one of the teams for running underneath the other team's basket when first coming onto the floor.

I saw 2 different officials who used the "no lanyard" technique. Neither dropped their whistle at any time. I won't be attempting that any time soon/ever.