Massachusetts Handshake Update

[ace]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

"Naked, next to your girlfriend."

OK, where can I send the bill for the new monitor I just ruined? LOL

[Ron Pilo]

In Washington we get the heck off the floor while looking for the thumbs from the official scorer.......

sticking around is just foolish...

[MajorCord]

Scrapper,

Does the MIAA require this of officials in other sports? Football, volleyball, baseball, etc. I realize the venue for those doesn't lead to confrontations like what can happen after a basketball game. I was just curious if this is something that they require for basketball only.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by MajorCord

Scrapper,

Does the MIAA require this of officials in other sports? Football, volleyball, baseball, etc.

I believe that beginning next year, it will be required for the officials to observe the handshake in all team sports.

[BayStateRef]

Originally Posted by MajorCord

Does the MIAA require this of officials in other sports? Football, volleyball, baseball, etc. I realize the venue for those doesn't lead to confrontations like what can happen after a basketball game. I was just curious if this is something that they require for basketball only.

It has been required in three sports: soccer, hockey and wrestling. The MIAA said it has worked so well in those sports to improve sportsmanship that it now will be required in all team sports.

It was supposed to be only "recommended" for this year's basketball season and a requiremetn next season. But the MIAA moved up the timeline and made it a requirement for this year's post-season tournament. Officials had to agree to stay for the handshake as a condition of receiving post-season assignments.

[ma_ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

"Naked, next to your girlfriend."

That's a good one. Is it wrong now to wish some fan would provoke me so I can use that line?

Oh I feel like George Costanza waiting to hear the shrimp joke again...

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

"Naked, next to your girlfriend."

I just soiled myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!