I was just curious as to how many of you have ever officiated a 4 OT boy's Varsity game? I just had my second one in 2 seasons.

Four overtimes! You must be doing something wrong! :D

Had a triple last year but never a 4.

That's what they always say, a good official won't let it go OT. Kids made some un-believable plays to keep it going!

Must get paid hourly on your regular job, huh?

1 three but never four.

I think I would cry.

Four overtimes??

I hate working even 1 OT.

Whoa, wait a minute...some of you officials "hate working overtime" games, "would cry" with 4 OTs? Are you kidding? The excitement, the tension, the electricity in the air...that's what basketball is all about! The closer the game the better! What official likes to referee a boring blow out? Check your pulses my referee brothers. :)

My first game of the season was a 4 OT. My partner was a good friend of mine. The kids were good sports, the band was jamming and the gym was packed. It was the best game I've ever been involved in.

Teams tied at 76 at the end of regulation. They each scored six points in the first three OT. The game ended with a three-pointer at the buzzer. A beauty!

We talked about it for days.

Overtimes are AWESOME!
 

I have only been involved in ONE OT game... (2 yrs of officiating.)
As long as it was not a "blown call" to get into OT... What a great way to prolong the game. BOTH teams (as well as Coaches, Fans and Officials) should thoroughly enjoy this situation... Too bad only one team gets to put a "W" in their column.

PS. Currently watching PSU V. IND on ESPN PLUS with 57.6 left.
PSS. Waited until it was decided... FOUL with 20.1 left... Joe Crispin sinks both PSU 65 IND 62.... IND Scores a...3? (replay) 3 POINTS

Welllllll... ANOTHER OT game.... Check ESPN for final score...

The jelly legs, the mental fatigue, the players who are fouling because their tired, and the irritable coaches. :) I didn't read where any officials said they "hated" overtime but they can be exhausting.

What's a blowout got to do with overtime? The only comparison I can think of is that I don't care for either. We work doubleheaders, so give me two good games that go down to the wire, and end in regulation.

Whenever the game is close late, I always tell my partner that if we go into overtime, IT'S HIS FAULT!!!

I like tight games, but when you start tacking on 4, 8, 12, 16 extra minutes (4 Ot's is another half!), the kids, much like ourselves start to drain, since they are not used to it. Plus they get to sit and take in fluids we don't. Try as you might to make yourself out to be a tough guy, we need the same things. I also know it is harder for them to not commit stupid "fatigue" fouls, and the yippie dogs, A.K.A. coaches, on the sidelines seem to find a way to become even bigger jerks.

I like close ones, but the fun leaves the longer they go.

I used that line three weeks ago in our 1:15 4th Qtr. git together during a 1 pointer. A little levity lightens the load.
"Watch for this, watch for that, keep an eye on the benches for TO, make the calls solid, no guessing, and if it goes to overtime it your fault."
mick

Had my first one (in 26 years) last year in a varsity girl's sectional final.
The strange thing about it was I had 2 OT the night before followed by two 3 OT the next two nights.
I started to think it was me.

Don- you're bad luck. Hope everyone in your Assoc. runs away.

I did hear about a boys JV game going to 4 overtimes last Tuesday night. The game was preceding a game between the #2 and #3 teams in the state. There was a full house for it. People had come from 100 miles away just to see this game. My personal opinion is the offiicals had never had such a crowd and kept the game going so they could enjoy it. 1500 people was the capacity of the building. The varsity game was a 5 point differential in regulation. The #2 rated team won.

I also talked to an official four years ago who had just done a 7 overtime game the night before. He was still floating from that.

I have had plenty of 2OT and 1 3OT, but never a 4OT. I'm bad, but not that bad.

Poor Game Management I'd say

HOW ABOUT 5 OT'S
 

Had a boy's game that went 5 overtimes earlier this year. The home team hadn't won a conference game yet and the visiting team was in second place with a much better overall record. The two teams are fierce rivals in everything from forensics to football, so that just added to the intensity of the game. There were a couple of screwups by the table, the visiting team thought they were getting screwed, the coaches don't particularily like each other, the fairly large crowd was brutal to everyone, and by the second overtime the players were getting a bit testy too!! All the elements that make up a great high school basketball game. I applied a rule incorrectly which really got me in trouble, however it did not impact the outcome of the game. To top it all off, the conference commissioner was in the stands watching. I of course did not know this until we were in the locker room at the end of the game. There is a knock on the door, and in walks the commish!! He was not upset, but just wanted to clarify something that happened on the floor. The game itself lasted 3 1/2 hours. When it was over I was completely drained, physically and mentally!! However, it sure was FUN, and I wouldn't have traded that experience for anything!! Afterall, that's why we ref, isn't it???

FInd him!!!
 

Can't you guys find somneone who can make a free throw!!!

My post above about the JV game that did 4 overtimes. I found out last night that the game was officiated by a D1 official who took a couple JV games just for the fun of it. I'm sure that was the worst pay per hour he has seen in quite a while.

I guess it's nice to know he hasn't forgotten where he came from!!!

That was exactly why he took some games.

our neighboor school (Century HS) has just had 5 (!!!) OTs in JV game
final score - 104-100
and the varsity was supposed to play in the same gym right after them, so i'm guessing they were delayed. but wait, the varsity game also went in OT!!!! (only 1 though)

4ot games
 

jonfox, I have seen you call before! I'm surprised any of your games get over!! By the way good luck in the Indiana Girls Basketball Tournament!!!!!

kevin henney, thanks for the comment. you and jerry have great games in your first state tournaments also.