Partner invents new signal

Mark Padgett · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 08:57pm

Last Saturday, my partner blew his whistle for a violation, then made a signal that I can only describe as a helicopter crashing. At the next break, I asked him what the heck was that all about. He said he wasn't sure if it was a travel, a carry or an illegal dribble so he mixed the three together.

Uh, OK.

This was the same partner, who the previous week, T'd a coach "on general principles". Ya gotta love it.

Nevadaref · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 09:32pm

I saw a guy with quite a belly use it in his signal. The defender "bellied up" and bumped the dribbler, so he leaned back, stuck out his gut, and patted it with his non-fist hand.

That one gave me a good laugh.

JugglingReferee · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 10:01pm

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Originally posted by Mark Padgett
...describe as a helicopter crashing. At the next break, I asked him what the heck was that all about. He said he wasn't sure if it was a travel, a carry or an illegal dribble so he mixed the three together.

I LOVE IT! Funny thing is I actually think I can picture this.

tjones1 · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 10:41pm

I'd love to see this mechanic on a PlayPic.

Adam · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 11:13pm

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Originally posted by Nevadaref
I saw a guy with quite a belly use it in his signal. The defender "bellied up" and bumped the dribbler, so he leaned back, stuck out his gut, and patted it with his non-fist hand.

That one gave me a good laugh.

You reffed with Santa?

canuckrefguy · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 15, 2005, 02:26am

I was at a tournament once, and had an official do this thing with his hips to simulate the old belly-bump or frontal hip check. It was hilarious to see this tall, lanky guy with glasses do this thing that looked suspiciously like something out of a Christina Aguilera video.

refnrev · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 07:27pm

I have a partner I work with who reported a foul as "dogpile" one night. I don't remember the mechanic he used!

QuebecRef87 · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 08:36pm

I recently had a partner who called "Over the back!!" While saying this, he lunged his arm forward like if he were swimming crawl... Nobody really noticed or cared about it but I had a good laugh with him after the game!

Hii · #9 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 08:44pm

definitely doesn't beat the doggy paddle. If you imagine someone doggy paddling in the pool over and over again...that's what one of my partners did. When I asked him about it, he told me it is supposed to signal repeating "touchs" by the defense?????? How do you respond to such stupidity. I responded with a sardonic smile. I should add that this was actually a varsity official

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QuebecRef87 · #10 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 10:28pm

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Originally posted by Hii
definitely doesn't beat the doggy paddle. If you imagine someone doggy paddling in the pool over and over again...that's what one of my partners did. When I asked him about it, he told me it is supposed to signal repeating "touchs" by the defense?????? How do you respond to such stupidity. I responded with a sardonic smile. I should add that this was actually a varsity official .

LOL! I yield to you!

Forksref · #11 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 10:36pm

Who was the NFL white hat who got in trouble for the "giving him the business" foul? He used one hand as if he was giving a guy a "noogie" and using his other hand as if he was holding the guy's head.

JugglingReferee · #12 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 11:27pm

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Originally posted by Forksref
Who was the NFL white hat who got in trouble for the "giving him the business" foul? He used one hand as if he was giving a guy a "noogie" and using his other hand as if he was holding the guy's head.

1. Ben Dreith, NFL referee, explaining a 15-yard penalty over the intercom: "Number 99 of the defense, after tackling the quarterback, was giving him the business down there." (http://www.ffbookmarks.com/umpire_quotes.htm)

Mark Padgett · #13 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 16, 2005, 11:55pm

I've called players for cross body blocks and clipping during basketball games. It gets a chuckle out of the table personnel.

Snake~eyes · #14 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 17, 2005, 01:47am

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Originally posted by JugglingReferee

Quote:

Originally posted by Forksref
Who was the NFL white hat who got in trouble for the "giving him the business" foul? He used one hand as if he was giving a guy a "noogie" and using his other hand as if he was holding the guy's head.

1. Ben Dreith, NFL referee, explaining a 15-yard penalty over the intercom: "Number 99 of the defense, after tackling the quarterback, was giving him the business down there." (http://www.ffbookmarks.com/umpire_quotes.htm)

Did he get in trouble for it? I thought it was just highly publicized

buckrog64 · #15 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 17, 2005, 10:24am

I think what stood out about Dreith's comments was that it happened way back when officials were first given microphones to report infractions.