Michigan joins the rest of us

[Corndog89]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

So, why does Hawaii play girls basketball in the spring, and Georgia play softball in the fall?

Actually, because of the Michigan ruling, Hawaii is moving girls b-ball to the winter at the same time as the boys season starting this school year. With the limited number of gyms available, it's going to be a MESS, at least on Oahu.

[JRutledge]

Do you guys actually think that other states have a lot of gym space? Michigan is a rural state like Illinois and many of the schools in this state do not have multiple gyms. And in many cases the gym used for HS ball is the very same gym they play Junior High and other non-HS activities. I really think once people in Michigan get over what they think the issues are, they will get along just like everyone else. I also read in the article or a response in the forum that said many of the top officials would not be available. Well if you train and give opportunities to other individuals, you might just raise the level of officiating across the board. Some people just need an opportunity and this means you will have many experienced varsity officials that can cover games. I do not think this is a unique situation for Michigan.

Peace

[Stat-Man]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Michigan is a rural state like Illinois [...]. I really think once people in Michigan get over what they think the issues are, they will get along just like everyone else.

That would explain some of the livestock I encounter at games.

My personal opinion is that this first year is going to be one of adjustments, and within 2-3 years thinks will stabilize a bit.

Last weekend, I was talking to ref crew before one of the games (not sure if RM is still a trainer here), and for basketball, one idea is to have the new(er) officials call middle school girls basketball in the areas where that remains a fall sport so that they get experience for the winter high school season.

We will make do the best we can.