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mplagrow Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:03pm

It ends with a bang
 
Had my last action of the season tonight. Two 8th grade consolation games, girls then boys. The girls game went to two OT's, the boys to one OT.

If I had shown any common sense, we would have avoided the double OT. I called a charge on what would have been the winning layup with three seconds left. It wasn't a vicious charge, but it was enough. I know a lot of guys wouldn't have gone after it, but instinct kicked in.:rolleyes: Stupid instinct.

shave-tail Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:11pm

Will you sleep better or worse tonight since you know you made the right call?

Adam Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:44pm

Nice job, the defender earned the right to that call by making a good play to get into position.

mplagrow Wed Feb 28, 2007 05:50am

You know, Shave Tail, I asked myself the exact same thing, and I think I'll sleep better. I admit that it helps that the team that got the basket taken away won in the end!

And Snaq, what you said to me is exactly what I told the coach and my partner, too. I wasn't going to take it away from her!:D

BillyMac Wed Feb 28, 2007 08:49pm

Overtime ???
 
Why do basketball officials "pretend" that they don't like overtime games. It's exciting for players, coaches, fans, and officials. If nonofficials hear us "pretending" not to like overtime games, they might get the wrong impression that we just want to finish the game, get our paycheck, and go home as soon as possible. Officials on all levels. Please stop this "pretending". It makes me ashamed to be an official.

Mark Padgett Wed Feb 28, 2007 09:22pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyMac
Why do basketball officials "pretend" that they don't like overtime games. It's exciting for players, coaches, fans, and officials. If nonofficials hear us "pretending" not to like overtime games, they might get the wrong impression that we just want to finish the game, get our paycheck, and go home as soon as possible. Officials on all levels. Please stop this "pretending". It makes me ashamed to be an official.

Overtimes? Personally, I don't allow them. If the game is close near the end, I tell my partner, "If this goes into overtime - IT'S YOUR FAULT!!!"

I tell people that, as an official, I don't care who wins the game. All I care about is that at the end of regulation time, one team has at least one point more than the other. :rolleyes:

ripcord51 Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:21pm

I am just the opposite and really enjoy overtime. Gives me a great chance to improve on my officiating skills.

RefereeAJ Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:22pm

Thoughts on Overtime
 
Not "allowing overtime" in a game is a disservice to the game. As an official, you owe it to the kids to never do this. No matter what level you are officiating, that current game is the most important game to those kids and if you "don't allow overtime" that is a shame.

Mark Padgett Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:21pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by RefereeAJ
Not "allowing overtime" in a game is a disservice to the game. As an official, you owe it to the kids to never do this. No matter what level you are officiating, that current game is the most important game to those kids and if you "don't allow overtime" that is a shame.

I guess this guy is suffering from "DKPY" (Doesn't Know Padgett Yet) syndrome. You can always tell a newbie.

AJ - welcome to the group. Eventually, you'll be able to tell when someone is just kidding. FYI - the sarcastic eyerolling smilie is a dead giveaway.

RefereeAJ Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:26pm

Got it....
 
Sounds good. I'll have to get that syndrome checked out by my doctor!!! A fellow official made me aware of this forum...said good things about it. I decided to check it out. I've been reading and catching up. Happy to be on board. :cool:

Adam Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:26pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by RefereeAJ
Not "allowing overtime" in a game is a disservice to the game. As an official, you owe it to the kids to never do this. No matter what level you are officiating, that current game is the most important game to those kids and if you "don't allow overtime" that is a shame.

I don't know, or know of, a single official that would actually do anything purposefully to prevent an overtime. We may joke about it, but in reality, some of the most fun we have as officials comes in the OT games.
Now, let's not take ourselves too seriously, either. It's okay to joke around.

JRutledge Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:31pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by RefereeAJ
Not "allowing overtime" in a game is a disservice to the game. As an official, you owe it to the kids to never do this. No matter what level you are officiating, that current game is the most important game to those kids and if you "don't allow overtime" that is a shame.

Some of the people were being very sarcastic. If you stay awhile you might see this. ;)

Peace

Back In The Saddle Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:09am

Quote:

Originally Posted by RefereeAJ
Sounds good. I'll have to get that syndrome checked out by my doctor!!! A fellow official made me aware of this forum...said good things about it. I decided to check it out. I've been reading and catching up. Happy to be on board. :cool:

Welcome to the forum, AJ! We really should offer a program to all newcomers so they can tell the players.

JurasicReferee.......................Resident Curmudgeon
Mark Padgett........................Court Jester
Rainmaker.............................Chief Diversity Officer
ChuckElias............................Who is Chuck Elias?
BktBallRef.............................Master of the backcourt rule
Dan_ref................................Slightly Cranky, but harmless
Mick....................................Token U.P.-ite
Old School............................Running Joke, Best Ignored
JRutledge.............................May be different in your area
NevadaRef............................Spends every waking moment studying rules
Billy Mac..............................Long Postmaster General
tomegun..............................Anti-Stop Sign Crusader
M&M Guy.............................Brightly Colored Candy Shell
Whistles & Stripes..................Really Annoying Spelling Nitpicker
Bob Jenkins..........................Mod Man (think super hero)
Camron Rust.........................Yet Another Rules Maven
The Squirrel..........................Who is Chuck Elias?
Back in the Saddle.................Upstart PITA

I've left off tons of good folks, but this will get you started.

Scrapper1 Thu Mar 01, 2007 08:52am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle
M&M Guy.............................Brightly Colored Candy Shell

I expected this one to be "Brightly Brightly Colored Colored Candy Candy Shell Shell", since it's brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department.

MajorCord Thu Mar 01, 2007 08:59am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle
Welcome to the forum, AJ! We really should offer a program to all newcomers so they can tell the players.

JurasicReferee.......................Resident Curmudgeon
Mark Padgett........................Court Jester
Rainmaker.............................Chief Diversity Officer
ChuckElias............................Who is Chuck Elias?
BktBallRef.............................Master of the backcourt rule
Dan_ref................................Slightly Cranky, but harmless
Mick....................................Token U.P.-ite
Old School............................Running Joke, Best Ignored
JRutledge.............................May be different in your area
NevadaRef............................Spends every waking moment studying rules
Billy Mac..............................Long Postmaster General
tomegun..............................Anti-Stop Sign Crusader
M&M Guy.............................Brightly Colored Candy Shell
Whistles & Stripes..................Really Annoying Spelling Nitpicker
Bob Jenkins..........................Mod Man (think super hero)
Camron Rust.........................Yet Another Rules Maven
The Squirrel..........................Who is Chuck Elias?
Back in the Saddle.................Upstart PITA

I've left off tons of good folks, but this will get you started.

Thank you!!!! I've been waiting for someone to do this. Too funny! Got pictures to go along with these?


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