maybe not by the book

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Usually, when I've been approached by a player, it's very respectful. I can usually see some frustration, but it's always respectful. Must be a regional thing.

I do not think Colorado people are the same as Chi-town people. I think that would be a safe guess.

Peace

[dblref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not think Colorado people are the same as Chi-town people. I think that would be a safe guess.

Peace

Having spent the last week in Colorado Springs, and having spent a week in Chi-town last month, I definitely agree with your statement. Question is, which is the better?

[mick]

Originally Posted by dblref

Having spent the last week in Colorado Springs, and having spent a week in Chi-town last month, I definitely agree with your statement. Question is, which is the better?

One doesn't have to be better.
It's okay if they are merely different.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

That always sounds great, but it is very rare if ever a player says "Sir" or comes to you without having an attitude of some kind.

Peace

Hypothetically speaking.

Player - "Mr Official, Sir."

Me - "Yes, ..."

Player - "May I make a request?"

Me - "Certainly"

Player - "I respectfully request you take your Head outta Your Azz and call a better game."

Me - " Thank You for being polite, tweet, Tehnical foul #24. Hows that for a start?"

Player - "Thank You, Sir. May I have some more?"

[bob jenkins]

[QUOTE=Jay R]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

Okay, I'll bite. What's that?



Overly officious official.

Overly Officious Oaf.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

That always sounds great, but it is very rare if ever a player says "Sir" or comes to you without having an attitude of some kind.

Peace

It is not rare in my games. You must not be well respected in your area, either that or they are just plain scare to say anything to you for fear you might do the extreme. Not only do the high school players do this to me, but the wreck league adult players treat me like this as well. I always, even if it's a HS player, fan, assistant coach, respond back to this type of jester in kind. Another thing, everyone is sir or mam in my games. I think it's very important that we be people first and approachable. I also think this is where we separate the good from the great officials.

A wise man once said, in order to get respect, you have to give respect.
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Long live David Stern....

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Old School

1) It is not rare in my games. Not only do the high school players do this to me, but the wreck league adult players treat me like this as well.

2) I always, even if it's a HS player, fan, assistant coach, respond back to this type of jester in kind.

1) Does that apply in your college games also?

2)Yup, from one jester to another......

[DC_Ref12]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

1) Does that apply in your college games also?

2)Yup, from one jester to another......

Why in the world do you feel a need to respond to every single one of his posts?

[Old School]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

Hypothetically speaking.

Player - "Mr Official, Sir."

Me - "Yes, ..."

Player - "May I make a request?"

Me - "Certainly"

Player - "I respectfully request you take your Head outta Your Azz and call a better game."

Me: Maybe if you played a better game I might call a better game. Beep! Technical foul. Anything else you want to get off your chest?

Player: I felt you missed that call!

Me: I thought the defender played good defense on that one. We don't penalize good defense.

Player: Well call it on both ends!

Me: Will do!

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

Why in the world do you feel a need to respond to every single one of his posts?

Why in the world do you ask? Do you feel that you have the right to tell anyone on this forum what to post or not post, or when to post?

Just wondering where you're coming from.......

[DC_Ref12]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Why in the world do you ask? Do you feel that you have the right to tell anyone on this forum what to post or not post, or when to post?

Just wondering where you're coming from.......

It just confuses me, to be honest. You express a complete disdain for anything and everything that spews forth from the mouth of OS, and yet you perpetually encourage him by constantly responding to his drivel.

Do you not see that you're only encouraging him?

I apologize if that comes across as harsh. I don't mean it to be.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

Do you not see that you're only encouraging him?

Good point.

Unfortunately, I don't think that encouraging or discouraging him is relevant. He's gonna do what he's gotta do, no matter what.

I do have a short boiling point when it comes to some of his nonsense. The good thing is that it's a cold boiling point.

[DC_Ref12]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

The good thing is that it's a cold boiling point.

LOL.

I hear ya.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

I do have a short boiling point when it comes to some of his nonsense. The good thing is that it's a cold boiling point.

So, um, does that mean you're operating in a vaccum?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

So, um, does that mean you're operating in a vaccum?

No, in a vacuum......