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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 11:51am
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An interesting story.

http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs....34/1004/SPORTS
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A pretty decent read, I respect his efforts too. I wish more people would take the initiative to learn... or just shut up & watch the game, but what's wrong with this sentence?

As the referee, Brian will toss up the ball for the opening tap and my job is to hold my arm up until the ball becomes "live," after touching someone other than the two players involved in the opening tip.

I know Ed Clodfelter would've loved to proof read a copy before the article hitting the presses.
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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 12:29pm
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I usually chop time a little sooner than that.
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I emailed the reporter telling him of his error. However, I was nice about it and I made sure I told him how much I enjoyed the article and his courage for doing this. I also invited him to check out this board.
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Good article. Just the right amount of tongue in cheek humor needed!
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I emailed the reporter telling him of his error. However, I was nice about it and I made sure I told him how much I enjoyed the article and his courage for doing this. I also invited him to check out this board.

I saw this on our local board's forum. I am sure he was happy to hear from you and hope that you told him the #1 rule in officiating.
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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 03:09pm
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I saw this on our local board's forum. I am sure he was happy to hear from you and hope that you told him the #1 rule in officiating.
Actually, I didn't. But I will now. Thanks for the memory jog (not to be confused with mammary jog).
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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 05:13pm
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A pretty decent read, I respect his efforts too. I wish more people would take the initiative to learn... or just shut up & watch the game, but what's wrong with this sentence?

As the referee, Brian will toss up the ball for the opening tap and my job is to hold my arm up until the ball becomes "live," after touching someone other than the two players involved in the opening tip.

I know Ed Clodfelter would've loved to proof read a copy before the article hitting the presses.
Oy - my biggest officiating pet peeve.

Billy, could you add this to your list of basketball rule myths?
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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 05:25pm
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Really. We all know the ball doesn't become live till a jumper catches it.
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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 05:59pm
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Really. We all know the ball doesn't become live till a jumper catches it.
Frank, I'm on vacation, so my sarcasm meter isn't working at 100%. Please tell me you were kidding on this one.

If not, go read the "live ball, dead ball" section of this year's rulebook.
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Old Thu Dec 27, 2007, 06:14pm
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Now we need an official to volunteer to be a reporter for a few games.

Any takers? I vote for Padgett or Billy Mac.
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That wa a realy nice article.
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