"Ask The Referee" - Page 2

Nevadaref · #16 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 10, 2004, 09:47pm

While I don't consider his reasoning sound (he considers there to be a pivot knee and pivot back), most of what he says is accurate (even if he thinks of it in a strange way; maybe it helps him). I only disagree with his ruling for the paragraph about a player on his knees. Afterall, he did get the ruling about a player on his back correct, and the rest of the page also seems fine to me.

BktBallRef · #17 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 11, 2004, 09:16am

No, we aren't. Two columns, two major mistakes. He's only perpetuating the myths.

rainmaker · #18 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 11, 2004, 10:04am

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Originally posted by BktBallRef
He's only perpetuating the myths.

This is what makes me so annoyed. When someone with an authoritative position like this says something this far off base, it gives the rest of us headache after headache. I'm tempted to e-mail him everytime I get into a discussion with coach or player, just so he can see how much damage he's done. But then, maybe he is listening more to the TV announcers, and not reading the rule book and would think my problems were my fault. Pivot back? Pivot butt? Sheez...

Hawks Coach · #19 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 11, 2004, 11:50am

When I came to this site, my initial questions were answered with direct reference to the rulebook. I stayed, I learned a ton. This guy never cites a specific rule and gives homespun analysis of the basketball rulebook. Any ref that has the audacity to start an "Ask the Ref" column should have the integrity and diligence to provide real rule-based references

Nevadaref · #20 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 12, 2004, 05:27pm

Ok folks, you've convinced me. Line him up in front of ten guys and five the order to fire.

Stan · #21 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 25, 2004, 01:44pm

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett

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Originally posted by Snaqwells
Someone should email him and ask him what rule prevents the player from saving the ball, establishing position inbounds, and then being the first to touch it.

I just did, and I'll post his answer, if I get one.

Any Luck?

FHSUref · #22 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 25, 2004, 02:36pm

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Originally posted by Nevadaref
Ok folks, you've convinced me. Line him up in front of ten guys and five the order to fire.

Ready...........Aim............

Mark Padgett · #23 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 25, 2004, 04:38pm

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Originally posted by Stan

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett

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Originally posted by Snaqwells
Someone should email him and ask him what rule prevents the player from saving the ball, establishing position inbounds, and then being the first to touch it.

I just did, and I'll post his answer, if I get one.

Any Luck?

Nope - I emailed him twice and no response either time. This guy's a bozo.

Back In The Saddle · #24 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 26, 2004, 12:40am

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett

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Originally posted by Stan

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett

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Originally posted by Snaqwells
Someone should email him and ask him what rule prevents the player from saving the ball, establishing position inbounds, and then being the first to touch it.

I just did, and I'll post his answer, if I get one.

Any Luck?

Nope - I emailed him twice and no response either time. This guy's a bozo.

Hmmmm, I wonder where he gets all black shoes in that size?

FHSUref · #25 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 26, 2004, 09:21pm

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Originally posted by Back In The Saddle

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett

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Originally posted by Stan

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett

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Originally posted by Snaqwells
Someone should email him and ask him what rule prevents the player from saving the ball, establishing position inbounds, and then being the first to touch it.

I just did, and I'll post his answer, if I get one.

Any Luck?

Nope - I emailed him twice and no response either time. This guy's a bozo.

Hmmmm, I wonder where he gets all black shoes in that size?

LMFAO!!!!!!!