I'm visiting my dad in Florida at the moment and was trying to catch a little of the NCAA's. At a break in the UCONN game, I flipped channels and found a broadcast of the Florida 6A Girls State HS Championship game. It was interesting for 2 reasons.
First, it went to triple OT; and was the first Florida championship game to last that long. Second, the level of play didn't seem all that much better than the good girls' programs around where I am. Lots and lots of turnovers and missed FTs. Anyway, the 2-time defending state champs lost the game in the 3rd OT. The officiating was solid, if not spectacular. A couple of no-calls that desparately needed a whistle and a couple of whistles where I asked the TV, "How can you call that while you're looking at her back?" But for the most part, the officiating was good and certainly was not a factor in the outcome. It'd be pretty fun to have the MA playoffs on TV. (Not that you'd be seeing me, but I'd like to see the guys who work it.) Just sharing. |
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I didn't get to work the Championship game this year...but, I did work a 11:00 AM game (5th and 8th place) on the same day. Since the Championship game was at 9:00 PM...I decided to hit the road after my game, and travel the 250 miles home. As I was walking out of the Tacoma Dome, I saw the TV truck being set up. (Fox Sports Northwest...FSN) It was cool seeing all the wires and TV monitors in the trailer. What was really cool was riding the Harley to a local watering hole that night and kicking back with a cold beverage, my best gal, and a good cigar. While we watched the game on TV...I reflected on what a great week it had been. :) |
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As far as the TV goes it is neat to watch guys and gals you know work the finals. I got to work at the finals this year, but had a boys semi-final game, and Sun Sports only puts the championship games on TV. But I'm not complaining, I had a great game with a great crew and a possible once in a lifetime chance to be there. |
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