Officials Responsibilities on Free Throws...?

[Jurassic Referee]

Coach, it's a judgement call. Having said that, I've heard a rumor that most officials are human too. And humans will miss a call. It's true, it's true....

But....in this case, none of us saw the call. How do you expect us to tell you one way or the other if the call was correct? That would be....um.... humanly impossible.

In cases like this, all you can really do is move on.

[amcginthy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Coach, it's a judgement call. Having said that, I've heard a rumor that most officials are human too. And humans will miss a call. It's true, it's true....

But....in this case, none of us saw the call. How do you expect us to tell you one way or the other if the call was correct? That would be....um.... humanly impossible.

In cases like this, all you can really do is move on.

Really, you guys are human... I know, and I know these refs... I've had both of them before... they're pretty good, and really nice guys. that's why I asked about there responsibilities - who watched what - I didn't know - I didn't realize they were watching the players out of the area - I '***'umed that one was supposed to specifically and only watch for that...

thanks...

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by amcginthy

Really, you guys are human... I know, and I know these refs... I've had both of them before... they're pretty good, and really nice guys. that's why I asked about there responsibilities - who watched what - I didn't know - I didn't realize they were watching the players out of the area - I '***'umed that one was supposed to specifically and only watch for that...

thanks...

Don't worry, Coach, these guys are just feeling touchy because of Bobby Knight and his general coach demeanor. You're fine. And if you don't feel fine about all this, PM me privately with questions. I've screwed up enough games myself that I"m sympathetic to any coach that doesn't put the words "idiot, pathetic, hopeless" in her questions.

Originally Posted by amcginthy

-appreciated...BUT I'm a HE, not a SHE... (of course, I've been called worse)

So sorry. Well, okay, Rich, JR, stack it on. Why am I defending a HE?!?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by amcginthy

Really, you guys are human... I know, and I know these refs... I've had both of them before... they're pretty good, and really nice guys. that's why I asked about there responsibilities - who watched what - I didn't know - I didn't realize they were watching the players out of the area - I '***'umed that one was supposed to specifically and only watch for that...

thanks...

Coach, all I'm saying is that the officials coulda screwed up that call from here to next year, but it's still impossible for us to give you any kind of definitive answer- one way or another. The only point that I'd also like to make is that if they did screw it up, there isn't really anything that anybody can do about it. It happens. And I'll let you in on a secret....if they did suspect that they blew the call, then they they probably feel worse about it than you ever can.

There. See, Juulie? I can be a nice guy too(especially when I find out that the coach is a fellow male of the masculine persuasion).

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

There. See, Juulie? I can be a nice guy too(especially when I find out that the coach is a fellow male of the masculine persuasion).

Darn it, I unearthed a new word this weekend, and I was just waiting to use it. Now I'll have to shelve it, and hope someone else gets irascible.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

Darn it, I unearthed a new word this weekend, and I was just waiting to use it. Now I'll have to shelve it, and hope someone else gets irascible.

I would be totally honored if you would call me that.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

Darn it, I unearthed a new word this weekend, and I was just waiting to use it. Now I'll have to shelve it, and hope someone else gets irascible.

I can do it if you really need someone to. But do I have to direct it towards you?