Two Nights - Two OT's - Two Reactions

[K-Bach]

On the original PC, I had just finished signalling, still facing the players. The throw happened very quickly, though the norm is to step into the play, just in case, which is what I did as I whistled the T.

The throw itself was at the head of the prone defender, but not hard enough IMO to indicate an attempt to injure...and, yes, it was lucky the defender was able to protect himself (otherwise it would have been called flagrant).

Thanks for all the comments...I will learn from this, as I do all games, but I REALLY needed to vent too.

Finally, I haven't posted before, but I have noticed that many posts I've read in the past year include game atmosphere I'll never have to deal with, even at the college or university level. For instance, I have never seen nor heard of police escorts in Alberta (or Canada), or even police in the gym (I've never even been in a school that has security guards, anywhere in Alberta). We just don't take varsity athletics as seriously. Cultural and regional difference, I guess. I don't see going to the table as "sucking," rather I often wish you guys could experience a close, emotionally charged game, complete with yelling, disagreement and a T or two that ends in respectful, if grudging, appreciation. Occasionally, I'd like to experience the intensity of "U.S. style" competition as an official myself -- I've loved every aspect of the NCAA games I've attended.