In case you haven't hear...Joey Crawford

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

When I reach 50, I'm giving it up. I'm not going to be one of those old-timers that I see out there just holding on.

I would like to see the NCAA and the NBA follow the lead of FIFA and put in an age cap. FIFA's is 45. Doesn't matter who you are, after that age is attained, you must hang 'em up.

That is totally absurd for you to say such a silly thing about an arbitrary age. Some of the best officials in this country are over 50. Just because there are some in the officiating community that cannot get around at that age does not mean that applies to everyone. I know a man that is in his 70s and he is in better shape than most officials.

Also who cares what FIBA does?

Peace

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I would like to see the NCAA and the NBA follow the lead of FIFA and put in an age cap. FIFA's is 45. Doesn't matter who you are, after that age is attained, you must hang 'em up.

45??? Yikes!

I know guys in their 40s and 50s who are in far better shape (and can do a much better job of officiating a game) than I am (can).

When to stop should be an individual call based on each ref's physical performance.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

When I reach 50, I'm giving it up. I'm not going to be one of those old-timers that I see out there just holding on.

I would like to see the NCAA and the NBA follow the lead of FIFA and put in an age cap. FIFA's is 45. Doesn't matter who you are, after that age is attained, you must hang 'em up.

Nevada - how old are you right now?

[deecee]

Coach Jinx you still didnt answer my question as to what association you are with.

As for Nevada and his age requirement -- phooey

The only thing I would like to see is some younger guys maybe given a chance a bit sooner to prove themselves but as far as age -- either you can officiate or you cannot.

Dan, how can you lump Nevada and Old School in the same category? Old school is a top D1 official who doesnt own a rulebook, Nevada owns a rulebook and he has proven that many times.

any Mr. Tyler when is your next tour gonna be coming out to SoCal and can you hook me up with tickets?

[Texas Aggie]

I wonder what action, if any, the union would take. They can effectively shut down the NBA playoffs if they decide to walk out.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Dan_ref must be an old guy.

Whatever.

Thanks for avoiding my questions, reveals a lot about you that has nothing to do with your age, but everything to do with who you are.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Whatever.

Thanks for avoiding my questions, reveals a lot about you that has nothing to do with your age, but everything to do with who you are.

Or what......

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Whatever.

Thanks for avoiding my questions, reveals a lot about you that has nothing to do with your age, but everything to do with who you are.

Your repetitive why, why, why questions were childish and not worthy of a response.

Go play your two year-old games with someone else.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Your repetitive why, why, why questions were childish and not worthy of a response.

Go play your two year-old games with someone else.

You should see a doctor about that bug up your @ss my friend.

You made some mighty controversial statements and the best you can do when asked to explain is call me a 2 year old? Nice work...intellectually dishonest and lazy, all in the same thread.

Anyway, don't bother now...time to update my ignore list. Move over old school, you've got company and he earned it.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Anyway, don't bother now...time to update my ignore list.

You'll have to update your "stupid monkey" list at the same time.

Just saying.......

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by jkjenning

Visit the thread that was locked and see how critical opinions from officials, before the suspension was issued, were responded to.

You go back and read it and you will see that I am one of the "responders" - but I don't remember anyone wanting to really discuss the call or no-call, just wanting to dump on Joey Crawford - he kicked out the best player and that made the game horrible, he only called those T's to make Cuban happy, yada, yada, yada...once again, discuss calls and situations all we want to, but when you dump on another official like those earlier posts did then you'd better be ready to take it too...