Overtime ? ...Guilty.
 

Okay folks.... :(
Since no one has admitted it yet, I herein confess that I was the Ref when an 8th grade kid made a spin move at the top and banked one in for "3", forcing overtime. 3 minutes later her team lost by one. [sigh!]

This is not good game management !

I dont know why officials think overtime is so taboo......I my mind if it happens, so be it. I have no problem with overtime at all. Just my 2 cents.:D

A couple of seasons ago, one of the varsity officials took ill. Since it was a crew of two, they asked if I could fill in for the 2nd half. The visitors trailed much of the game and made a baseline 15 footer at the buzzer to send the game into OT. So, I got an extra 4 minutes in that night.

Did she call the bank?

Nope, but I gave her some extra credit.
In the 3rd quarter she was chasing an opponent down the floor, ran into a screen that was set "all day long" and dropped like a rag doll thrown against the wall.
The only call was, "Time!"

Allowing overtimes violates the second rule of officiating. And - we all know what the first rule of officiating is. BTW - the third rule is "Coaches have a shorter leash than a puppy". :D

What do you mean by “Allowing” overtime? How can a ref determine overtime or not? Besides, who cares? I look at overtime as kind of a bonus to ref an extra 4 minutes. I enjoy a tight, well fought battle.

Vinski and IREFU2,
It's very nice that you take officiating so seriously and professionally.
Keep up the good work !
mick

Mick, is that your polite way of saying lighten-up ? :)
I know you guys are kidding. Our season hasn't started yet and I'm busting to get a game in. So, I guess I'm a little owly.

It's pretty easy, actually.

That said....

It's a running joke.

:) <iii>

During pre-game, I always tell my partner, "If this game goes into overtime, it's your fault!" :rolleyes:

Mick, I think you missed your true calling in life. You would make a fantastic politician!!:D

Yeah - but how is he at toe-tapping? :eek:

now we know how he got the moderator job.