I didn't say anything

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Hartsy

Nice work, Rita. When I get a partner like this, part of me hopes for a screw-up that exposes them, but then I understand that it isn't fair to the players. This, on the other hand, worked out well.

I (U2) had a game once (3-man) where the U1 went on a mini-tirade at halftime b/c he thought too many calls were being made outside of our primaries (whether he had a point or not was lost behind his deplorable attitude). In the 2nd half U1 has a shooting foul followed immediately by a double T called by me. And what do you know, in the midst of all the reporting he loses the shooter and we end up with a correctable error. And mind you, after the 1st free throw I blew my whistle to see if we had the correct shooter and we still proceeded to let the wrong shooter shoot the 2nd free throw. The 2nd free throw missed and during the rebounding action there was a whistle for a foul. That's when the Crew Chief realized we had had the wrong shooter.

[refguy]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I (U2) had a game once (3-man) where the U1 went on a mini-tirade at halftime b/c he thought too many calls were being made outside of our primaries (whether he had a point or not was lost behind his deplorable attitude). In the 2nd half U1 has a shooting foul followed immediately by a double T called by me. And what do you know, in the midst of all the reporting he loses the shooter and we end up with a correctable error. And mind you, after the 1st free throw I blew my whistle to see if we had the correct shooter and we still proceeded to let the wrong shooter shoot the 2nd free throw. The 2nd free throw missed and during the rebounding action there was a whistle for a foul. That's when the Crew Chief realized we had had the wrong shooter.

One game where it was a terribly played game by both teams and we get to the locker room and R says we could have done better. When pressed how, he said and I quote, "um...er...well uh...." U1 and I were able to talk after and went over plays and concluded we had over 50 fouls and the only way our crew could have been better would have been if the R would have had no calls on at least 4 or 5 occasions. Next time I worked with him he said I did much better this game than last. Go figure. I found out he won't think the game is going well unless he has the majority of the calls.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by refguy

One game where it was a terribly played game by both teams and we get to the locker room and R says we could have done better. When pressed how, he said and I quote, "um...er...well uh...." U1 and I were able to talk after and went over plays and concluded we had over 50 fouls and the only way our crew could have been better would have been if the R would have had no calls on at least 4 or 5 occasions. Next time I worked with him he said I did much better this game than last. Go figure. I found out he won't think the game is going well unless he has the majority of the calls.

I don't quite get this "R" thing. I was the R last night. I tossed the jump. After that, we were a team that had coverage responsibilities. Just cause the quarter starts with the ball in my hand doesn't make me special.

[refguy]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I don't quite get this "R" thing. I was the R last night. I tossed the jump. After that, we were a team that had coverage responsibilities. Just cause the quarter starts with the ball in my hand doesn't make me special.

I see it the same way. Who rally cares right? Well in talking with him, he even said he takes offense when he's not listed as the R. He said supervisors aren't looking for U2's, they're looking for R's. While I agree with that to an extent, somebody has to be U1 and U2 on every game. It takes more talent to be able to fill any slot on a crew than just be good at one - I'm in charge and I need everyone in the gym to know it.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by refguy

He said supervisors aren't looking for U2's, they're looking for R's.

Camp-speak. I love it. Whenever someone uses this line outside of a camp and means it, I have to turn away so I don't get a case of the giggles.

[OHBBREF]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Camp-speak. I love it.

It is that time of year again!

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Whenever someone uses this line outside of a camp and means it, I have to turn away so I don't get a case of the giggles.

despite the humor involved, what the people I talk to are looking for is someone who has excelent knowledge of the rules, and how to enforce them in the context of the game at hand. They are looking for someone who is a good communicator, a manager, a leader, and can bring out the best in thier partners weather they are the "R" or the "U2" on the game.
I am sure J Rut might have some comments about this specific phrase.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by OHBBREF

despite the humor involved, what the people I talk to are looking for is someone who has excelent knowledge of the rules, and how to enforce them in the context of the game at hand. They are looking for someone who is a good communicator, a manager, a leader, and can bring out the best in thier partners weather they are the "R" or the "U2" on the game.
I am sure J Rut might have some comments about this specific phrase.

Whether I'm the R, U1, or U2 on my game, I'm there to run it, not stand around like a wallflower while someone else does. Getting assigned to a position in a HS game doesn't change that.

Tonight I'll be the U in a 2-person boys game, guess I don't have to work.

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I don't quite get this "R" thing. I was the R last night. I tossed the jump. After that, we were a team that had coverage responsibilities. Just cause the quarter starts with the ball in my hand doesn't make me special.

Some people need to be "in charge" Rich.

Rita

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rita C

Some people need to be "in charge" Rich.

Rita

You're right, it's a personality flaw, IMO.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

You're right, it's a personality flaw, IMO.

And those that are the most aggressive about it usually are lacking in other areas, such as people skills or, well, officiating skills.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I don't quite get this "R" thing. I was the R last night. I tossed the jump. After that, we were a team that had coverage responsibilities. Just cause the quarter starts with the ball in my hand doesn't make me special.

IAABO mechanics now allow the referee to designate the jump ball tosser. Does that mean that the "tosser" must inbound the ball after intermissions? Does that mean that the same official who tossed to start the game must also toss to start an overtime (no comments from Mark Padgett, please)?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

IAABO mechanics now allow the referee to designate the jump ball tosser. Does that mean that the "tosser" must inbound the ball after intermissions? Does that mean that the same official who tossed to start the game must also toss to start an overtime (no comments from Mark Padgett, please)?

The R inbounds to start the other quarters. I believe that the R could designate the toss again to start the OT. I had 2 OT games this season, first ones in 2 years.

[imaref]

Have pitchers and catchers reported yet? Got your BB/SB tests done? Got a good schedule? Maybe I'll catch some of your games when the weather warms up....and the rain subsides.

Enjoy your between season break!

Peace!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by imaref

Have pitchers and catchers reported yet? Got your BB/SB tests done? Got a good schedule? Maybe will catch some of your games when the weather warms up....and the rain subsides.

Enjoy your between season break!

Peace!

Hey! It's still basketball season until about 5:30PM this afternoon! I'm working a regional final. Then I'm done.