Egregious mis-application of a rule

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by dblref

This might not be a varsity official. Since the OP is located in northern VA, this game would have to be either a rec league or possibly a scrimmage of some type, and the official(s) might be sub-varsity. Happens all the time during scrimmages. The scholastic season doesn't start here until late Nov (don't know the exact date).

Dblref:

Not trying to impugn any CBOA members, this is just a hypothetical to engender discussion.

Thx

[dblref]

Originally Posted by justacoach

Dblref:

Not trying to impugn any CBOA members, this is just a hypothetical to engender discussion.

Thx

No problem, I didn't take it that way. I only wanted to point out to KSRef that it might be a sub-varsity (gotta love that term) rather than a varsity official. I joined CBOA in 1994 (came over from Bull Run Officials Assn.) and I worked a few "varsity" level games before being selected for the varsity level.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by dblref

No problem, I didn't take it that way. I only wanted to point out to KSRef that it might be a sub-varsity (gotta love that term) rather than a varsity official. I joined CBOA in 1994 (came over from Bull Run Officials Assn.) and I worked a few "varsity" level games before being selected for the varsity level.

Hey Dblref:

Can you PM me with contact phone for G. Chicko. Have a few ??s for him


Thanks

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by justacoach

What would you folks suggest as the proper protocol to follow?

Try yelling, "What kinda egregious crap is this?"

Certainly got my attention.

[rsox34]

My God--is this the way you react to every call you disagree with? If it was a mistake on the official's part, I would not get worked up over it unless it cost you the chance to win the game.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by rsox34

My God--is this the way you react to every call you disagree with? If it was a mistake on the official's part, I would not get worked up over it unless it cost you the chance to win the game.

QED

What made you think anyone got worked up?

It was indeed egregious on several levels;i.e;, the point in the game and that a V level official could bugger the puppy on such a basic call and use an improper mechanic on a bogus call

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by rsox34

My God--is this the way you react to every call you disagree with? If it was a mistake on the official's part, I would not get worked up over it unless it cost you the chance to win the game.

An official making such a poor call that clearly demonstrates lack of basic rules knowledge is definitely something to which a coach has every right to react. If you don't believe that, then you are not putting the proper amount of care into being an official.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

An official making such a poor call that clearly demonstrates lack of basic rules knowledge is definitely something to which a coach has every right to react. If you don't believe that, then you are not putting the proper amount of care into being an official.

The smarter coaches know how to react.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

The smarter coaches know how to react.

Great point, JR, That is exactly why I brought up the idea here.

Thanks to all who contributed to this discussion.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rsox34

My God--is this the way you react to every call you disagree with? If it was a mistake on the official's part, I would not get worked up over it unless it cost you the chance to win the game.

This call is definitely egregious for a number of reasons; may as well grant free throws on a PC foul.