My Partner the philsopher

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You obviously found another one of those officials who will make any excuse in order to not assess a technical foul. I call those people cowards. I'm sure that someone will be along shortly to complain about my doing that.

Nope. I may disagree with a partner throwing a technical, but once he does I'm getting a shooter, clearing the lane, and making sure my partner isn't left on an island hung out to dry (and five or six more cliches once I think of them). I am not going to show any sign of disagreeing with him on the court and anyone who does should have their license pulled.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You obviously found another one of those officials who will make any excuse in order to not assess a technical foul. I call those people cowards. I'm sure that someone will be along shortly to complain about my doing that.

Disagree. They might be merely lazy.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Nope. I may disagree with a partner throwing a technical, but once he does I'm getting a shooter, clearing the lane, and making sure my partner isn't left on an island hung out to dry (and five or six more cliches once I think of them). I am not going to show any sign of disagreeing with him on the court and anyone who does should have their license pulled.

I agree.

Peace

[OHBBREF]

Originally Posted by mj

If he's only been doing basketball for a year, I think a little more patience would have been the better way to go.

I think Penguin has been around a few years and it sounds like this guy isn't into listening but is into spreading.
Most 1 or 2 year guys should be spending more of their time soaking in what their experieinced partners have to offer rather than expressing their philosophies.

Believe me, I have been at this awhile and even though I have a lot more court time than a lot of the people I work with - they have more time a the levels I now am working, so it I shut up and soak it in and when asked for an opinion, respond with with what I think. But I try never to philosophize over someone more senior on our crew.

[PSidbury]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

...I tried to explain to him that he didn't need to explain...

I'm not following, could you explain, please ?

Sorry, couldn't resist

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by PSidbury

I'm not following, could you explain, please ?

Sorry, couldn't resist

I've decided to leave all the splaining to him - he does it soooooooo consistently!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

I've decided to leave all the splaining to him.

An "I Love Lucy / Ricky Ricardo" reference. Neat.