Off-Topic: NCAA Volleyball Final 4
 

I've posted this on the extremely quiet volleyball forum, but I know some of you work both sports, so I'm posting over here too:

Anyone know why there is a third referee sitting behind the "up" official during the NCAA final four? Doesn't seem like he's doing anything productive-or is that the only spot they have for the guy not working the match???

What is this "Volleyball" you speak of?

Matt, are you serious?

Wow, it must be <B>really</B> slow on the volleyball forum for Matt to wander over here.

What are the odds the name Diebler will come up before the actual answer does?

Are you saying he sits up high, at the same level as the up official? Maybe, if (s)he is the alternate, that gives him/her the same look during the match so there isn't a big transition if they need to step in?

It's kinda like tetherball, but without a tether.

Geeze, guys, show a little respect. I too am an avid volleyball watcher.

Topless beach volleyball is my life!

Maybe the third official is there to smooth the sand after the ladies fall. Wouldn't want one of the l'il honeys to step in a hole and twist an ankle or sumthin'. Has he got a rake?

Did you know that the most common injury among the better-endowed topless beach volleyball players is an eye injury? Maybe the third official is actually an oculist? Or a pervert posing as one?

I wonder if Nevada thinks that the official that sits in a chair and points to an end every now and then should retire at 50 too?

My "GUESS" is that they are tracking the movements of the Libero for each team. Volleyball limits the number of substituions. The Libero can go in/out as often as they like and without notifying the official as long as the player they come in for comes back in for them. The Libero plays in the back row....as a defensive specialist. It can get pretty confusing so someone has to track the ins/outs and for who.

Maybe Jurassic isn't lying when he says that he predates the invention of basketball.

It's possible, but I'm pretty sure he wrote that post from his hand-basket.

Is it not always slow on the volleyball board? :D

Peace

Oh! There really is a volleyball board? Who knew?

Diebler. There - I said it. :p

BTW - is there a FIVA? If so, how could we make fun of that acronym? Suggestions please.

Ya know, a guy comes looking for a little info from some guys that hopefully like watching chicks in tight shorts, and this is what he gets!!!

Rut, you of all people should know how many guys cross over from bball to vball in Illinois!!!

Actually, the original post on the volleyball forum was about the NCAA men's tournament. :eek:

FEE-VAA Las Vegas!

Good one Mark, --Men's Volleyball!--Ha, I wonder how many people believed you. Men playing volleyball, just men, without any women, you crack me up.

there is no FIVA but there is PAVO

Seems to me some of the top players in the history of basketball were also avid volleyball players - Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem come to mind....

As for the OP's question - Cam's answer sounds rational.

Why would I know? I do not work volleyball or care about volleyball. I know people want me to do it because it is easy money, not for the love of the sport.

Peace

Yeah no kidding. At least post something that is possible.... that someone might believe. Geez. The next thing you know, somebody is going to create a post on here about soccer which is equally lame. Oh.

I got a FIVA. And the only prescription is. . . more cowbell!

I actually *did* post the answer to the 3rd referee question over in the volleyball forum...

So, let me get this straight. Not only did you post a relevant answer to the original question, but you didn't even bother to post an off-topic non-sequitor?!?!

This guy's account needs to be pulled!!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...-Dickinson.jpg

So, what's the real answer? Remember, you're dealing with naked beach volleyball fanboys here...

No FIVA, just FIVB. Not nearly as much fun.

One More Time, Please, More Cowbell
 

The only reason I remembered that line was that there was a special on TV last night about SNL through the '90s or something like that. It was kind of funny with interviews of the cast and writers, etc. And of course, one of the segments talked about the cowbell sketch. Very funny. "FIVA" just rang a bell this morning.

THE Bruce Dickerson?