Another Men's Wreck League Question/Fun Discussion

[UNIgiantslayers]

This is definitely my last year with these idiots. Any of you ever get fed up and tell them to quit bitching? I ask because I finally had enough in a game last weekend and used those exact words. I know I should have cleaned it up, but it was the 4th of a 5 game set and they had been whining about everything from the opening tip. One of the guys was so offended that he emailed the league coordinator and we all got an email telling us to make sure we handle these guys with kids gloves. In the same email he also told us to please not call in because he can't find officials. This is the same coordinator who reprimanded us for:

-forfeiting a game because they only had 4 there at tip, when in the league rules it says "game time is forfeit time," and NFHS says you can't start a game with 4.

-ending a game with 2 min left when we had 3 flagrant intentionals on 3 consecutive trips down the floor.

-giving too many T's, and not being patient enough with the players.

I wonder why they can't find officials.

[deecee]

you made it longer than I would have it sounds like.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

-ending a game with 2 min left when we had 3 flagrant intentionals on 3 consecutive trips down the floor.

Impossible.

(and I recognize my saying this is as predictable as Billy posting about belts and rocket scientists)

[JRutledge]

Save yourself and walk away from these leagues.

Peace

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Impossible.

(and I recognize my saying this is as predictable as Billy posting about belts and rocket scientists)

My bad, I was typing that up on my plan period and in a hurry. FPF, not IFF.

[BigT]

My last game was just over a year ago. Was working on being patient. Gave them way too much rope and ended up ejecting the player. I would much rather do kids get paid the same and have less issues.

That assignor can't be a referee and tell you guys to handle men with kid gloves. They would walk all over you guys...

Hope you quit.

[Kansas Ref]

Hay I know it can be frustrating for you when working these type of games but when it comes to men's wreck league games--which I occasionally pick up after my NF season is done---this is what I tell my officiating partner prior to the games:
"let's get them in the bonus early and convert this game into a free-throw shooting contest because we have a running clock--no need to make this affair longer than it needs to be."

And, it is quite normal for the league managers to be intimidated by the players---because they feel as though they have to cow-tow to the paying customers.

[scrounge]

Sounds like this jello-spined coordinator needs you more than you need him.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

This is definitely my last year with these idiots. Any of you ever get fed up and tell them to quit bitching? I ask because I finally had enough in a game last weekend and used those exact words. I know I should have cleaned it up, but it was the 4th of a 5 game set and they had been whining about everything from the opening tip....

When it came (notice the past tense) to adult rec and military intramurals, I said whatever I needed to say to keep things under control. Once even told 2 soldiers "then get the f**k off the floor" in order to keep a situation from escalating.