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Old Mon May 30, 2005, 09:01pm
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Who is your favorite ref or refs? It doesn't have to be recent or anything. The forum is running really slow so I just thought I would throw it out there.

I don't care whether it is an idol from your assosciation all the way up to the NBA. Everyone who officiates is fair game.

I will start off and I have a couple:

NBA: Sean Corbin for his professionalism, Zach Zarba for his age and his look, and Mike Callahan for his demeanor and height (I believe he is about 6' and that is how tall I am)

NCAA: I of course have quite a few in... you guessed it... the SEC. My mentor who I love is Jeff Smith an OVC official and a dang good official.

By the way keep your eyes out for two young guys by the names Marat Kogut and Kane Fitzgerald, they are on the up and up. You will probably see them in the SEC but not for long they will be working in the NBA I would have to say within 10 years.
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Old Mon May 30, 2005, 09:17pm
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I will avoid the obvious choices that everyone knows. There is a guy out west by the name of Mike McWilliams. For whatever reason he didn't get his break, which has and will happen to a lot of deserving officials. This guy is a natural. Ability does not always get you on TV but AAR and Nevadaref will probably be able to back me up and say this guy is good.
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There is a guy in our assosciation by the name of Shannon Cain who is a very good HighSchool and College Official. I've been to his games every time he has been around here and I was off. My first game he was my partner and we took my under his wings and I look up to him for that.

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Old Thu Jun 02, 2005, 12:58am
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NBA: Sean Corbin for his professionalism, Zach Zarba for his age and his look, and Mike Callahan for his demeanor and height (I believe he is about 6' and that is how tall I am)


I will second Sean Corbin (nothing wrong with Zarba or Callahan). I watch the officials during NBA games and I always enjoy watching games he officiates. Hope to see him in a Finals game.
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Old Thu Jun 02, 2005, 07:32am
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Who is your favorite ref or refs? It doesn't have to be recent or anything. The forum is running really slow so I just thought I would throw it out there.

I don't care whether it is an idol from your assosciation all the way up to the NBA. Everyone who officiates is fair game.

I will start off and I have a couple:

NBA: Sean Corbin for his professionalism, Zach Zarba for his age and his look, and Mike Callahan for his demeanor and height (I believe he is about 6' and that is how tall I am)

NCAA: I of course have quite a few in... you guessed it... the SEC. My mentor who I love is Jeff Smith an OVC official and a dang good official.

By the way keep your eyes out for two young guys by the names Marat Kogut and Kane Fitzgerald, they are on the up and up. You will probably see them in the SEC but not for long they will be working in the NBA I would have to say within 10 years.
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I agree with you, Marat is a good official, & he is also a good guy. We are in the same JUCO conference.
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Old Thu Jun 02, 2005, 11:07am
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I agree with you, Marat is a good official, & he is also a good guy. We are in the same JUCO conference.
He's also a decent magician
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Old Thu Jun 02, 2005, 11:08am
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My favorite ref is Dan. He's the only one who ever buys me Diet Cokes.
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Old Fri Apr 28, 2006, 03:07pm
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My favorite ref is Dan. He's the only one who ever buys me Diet Cokes.
Hey! I bought you a diet coke AND clam chowder! Doesn't that count for anything??
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Hey! I bought you a diet coke AND clam chowder! Doesn't that count for anything??
DJ, I made that post almost a year ago!! Before the chowdah. You are now tied with Dan for my favorite official. Besides, Dan hasn't bought me any drinks in almost 2 years now.

And who the dexter is digging up all these old threads, anyway?!?!
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Old Fri Apr 28, 2006, 04:54pm
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Chuck - when did you move? I noticed the slight change in your "location".

And, more importantly - do you have pictures from your neighborhood?
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Old Sat Apr 29, 2006, 10:44am
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Chuck - when did you move? I noticed the slight change in your "location".
Sadly, my location will revert to its "normal" status tomorrow.
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Old Fri Apr 28, 2006, 06:17pm
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Hey! I bought you a diet coke AND clam chowder! Doesn't that count for anything??
Ahhhh Rock, you can't buy love.

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Besides, Dan hasn't bought me any drinks in almost 2 years now.
See?
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Old Thu Jun 02, 2005, 11:56am
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My favorite ref is Dan. He's the only one who ever buys me Diet Cokes.
And my favorite ref is Chuck. He's the only one that doesn't ask for a double shot of Jack with his diet coke.
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Old Thu Jun 02, 2005, 11:58am
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There's only one guy I'd rate above Earl Strom - Mendy Rudolph. He was the absolute poster boy for an NBA ref. His demeanor on the court just shouted professionalism.

In his book, Strom indicates Sid Borgia was the best ever, but I never saw him work.

I'd probably rate myself third.
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NBA: Sean Corbin for his professionalism, Zach Zarba for his age and his look, and Mike Callahan for his demeanor and height (I believe he is about 6' and that is how tall I am)


I will second Sean Corbin (nothing wrong with Zarba or Callahan). I watch the officials during NBA games and I always enjoy watching games he officiates. Hope to see him in a Finals game.
NBA: Dan Crawford, Mark Davis (HS alums), Joe Crawford, and Steve Jaffe.

College: Ed Hightower, Ted Valentine

Up and Comers: Kevin Dillard (awesome feel for the game, great flow and judgement)
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