A bufoon at the game

[inigo montoya]

As a side note... in order not to penalize the team on the break, would the proper thing be to begin a count and blow the whistle after the shot goes in or missed shot is rebounded, then correct the clock with your definite knowledge?

[rainmaker]

As others have said, Sam, good job being self-aware enough to see and admit your flaw. We've all done it, some of us are still doing it when no one is looking. Learn from it and move on. And don't wait too long to get back onto the floor. SOunds like your area needs you!

[Mark Padgett]

Although I personally have never made a mistake, I admire the way you took responsibility for yours. Good job on how you handled it.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Although I personally have never made a mistake, I admire the way you took responsibility for yours. Good job on how you handled it.

Now where did I put my hip boots & that dang shovel!

[rockyroad]

Been there, done that...have had to make a couple of apologies over the last two seasons as my sons are playing HS ball now. I have found that sitting near the door and being able to get up and walk out for a few minutes keeps me from embarrasing myself quite well. Although I did have a lady I did not know follow me out one time and ask me why I walked out after her husband made a call against the home team (it was a PC call on my son that, of course, I thought was wrong )...I just looked at her and said that I didn't like the call and rather than be tempted into saying anything, I just left to calm myself down. She told me that it "would hurt her husband's feelings" if he saw me leave...I just smiled and thanked her. Geesh...

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by TimTaylor

Now where did I put my hip boots & that dang shovel!

Since I've never made a mistake, I don't have any to loan you.

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by TimTaylor

Now where did I put my hip boots & that dang shovel!

Tim,
You'll need something taller than that, I was thinking of my chest waders!!

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

Tim,
You'll need something taller than that, I was thinking of my chest waders!!

Good point! And a Bobcat might be more useful than the shovel as well

[SamIAm]

Originally Posted by TimTaylor

Good point! And a Bobcat might be more useful than the shovel as well

The middle school team in the OP, the good guys, are the Bobcats.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

Tim,
You'll need something taller than that, I was thinking of my chest waders!!

I was thinking SCUBA gear, maybe even a diving bell.