Three man mechanics

[tomegun]

Rut has pretty much said what I would say, but I have one question.

Am I the one who was called a jerk?

I know me and Rut aren't the only people who had the same thought. It isn't fair. It isn't fair to the teams, it isn't fair to the OP, it isn't fair to his partners and it isn't fair to the game of basketball. Would I take the game if I was in the same position? Yes. But, when you think about it, my question wasn't so far fetched to call me a jerk - IMO.

It cannot be stressed enough, knowing what to do and actually doing it are two totally different things. For instance, how many people have worked with someone who said they were going to do something in pregame and then they went out there and did something else? Now that everyone has their hand up, this is a good possibility with this situation.

Now that I've said my piece and Rut has too, the OP is pissed and will probably be more attentive to what needs to be done. Even if it helped the game a little, it helped the game. Don't thank me....send a check!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Rut has pretty much said what I would say, but I have one question.

Am I the one who was called a jerk?

It is about time they are calling you names and not me.

Peace

[chartrusepengui]

had a case last season. One partner's father passed away and we were assigned a new guy who had never done 3 man or college. We found out about all this a few hours prior to game.

We did a pre-game. Unfortunately the new guy was not very early. There were times he did ok - but there were some major problems that occurred late in the game. My other partner and I did a post game with him and he admitted being in way over his head. We vowed if it ever happened again we would find a spot that we could walk around and show rotations/switches etc even if it was in a McD's parking lot.

New guy came with us to other games when he was available. We did some 3 man with MS games with him (coaches approval) and he became quite good. When one of our crew is unavailable - we go to him first now.

It's just a lot to get into your head on the run.

Originally Posted by tomegun

Am I the one who was called a jerk?

Ohhhh is that what he meant??
I thought he was asking one of you all on a dinner or dancing date for assisting him

[Adam]

I'm late here, but I worked last season with a few guys who'd never done three-man before; or it had been a while. But, these games were at the JV level where it's a perfect chance to dive in.

Wow, 3 person at the JV level in Grand Junction? We're still at 2 for some Varsity games in Area 8... must be nice.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Wow, 3 person at the JV level in Grand Junction? We're still at 2 for some Varsity games in Area 8... must be nice.

Not many. I think I did maybe three or four like that last year. All varsity games are three-whistle, though. I've been told some exceptions are made in the far-outlying (smaller) schools, but only when a third official can't be found.

[Jimgolf]

I'm taking my drivers test soon but I've never been in a car. Any pointers?

[tomegun]

OK, so today is the day after the big game isn't it? I would like to hear how it went.

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

I'm taking my drivers test soon but I've never been in a car. Any pointers?

That's classic

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

I'm taking my drivers test soon but I've never been in a car. Any pointers?

read the rule book. good grief.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Ohhhh is that what he meant??
I thought he was asking one of you all on a dinner or dancing date for assisting him

Jerk Chicken........

Peace