Article pointing finger at Racist Referees

[BktBallRef]

If three black officials are on the floor and make the same calls/no calls, we never hear a word from this guy. But because the offiicals are white, then they obviously didn't make the call because they are racist.

Why is it that those who are in a position such at this gentleman appear to be the most racist?

Hopefully, they'll contact an attorney and discuss the potentially libelous remarks.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

If three black officials are on the floor and make the same calls/no calls, we never hear a word from this guy. But because the offiicals are white, then they obviously didn't make the call because they are racist.

This happens both ways - I called a T on a black coach because he said my partner, who was white, didn't give him a shooting foul because of racism. I was pissed and whacked that guy quick even though we were the only two people who heard it.

Knowing that it does happen to all races, what race officiates more games?

Originally Posted by mutantducky

now go back watching BET or wherever you are getting your f-uped ideas.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say you are either ignorant as hell or racist yourself.

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

And why isn't ne concerned about the 90% black team having a black (or mixed?) coach? Surely if race is an issue in reffing, it's an issue in coaching.

It is an issue in coaching and officiating. But, I think there is a larger percentage of minority coaches than minority officials. I could probably name 95% of the black officials who are on TV often, but probably couldn't name 3% of the white officials on TV often.

[Forksref]

Wow, maybe I should darken my skin so I have an excuse for blowing a call against a white team.

Of course, I am sure the author of that article is doing all he can to increase the number of minorities in officiating. I think his article would have the opposite effect. Who wants to officiate when your name shows up in an article critical of your actions in a game? And...someone needs to tell the author that we have a few more pressing issues to worry about in this country.


"Is what you are doing getting you what you want?"

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Forksref

And...someone needs to tell the author that we have a few more pressing issues to worry about in this country.

Screw that. Forget about this article and tell the same thing to the people who keep shoving "Octumom" down our throat!

[just another ref]

diverse: differing from one another

I don't see where the article mentions race. He may want a crew made of a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief.

[JRutledge]

Here is a way to simply take away any claims. Give officials of all levels similar opportunities, then these comments go away. Until you do that, you will have these claims.

There was a claim a few years ago by a coach that said the officials were not Black. Then the state started putting officials in situations to take away that claim.

I do not know the situation here, I do not know if the claim is valid. But when you have a sport where many of the top teams and players are of a certain race and you never schedule officials that look like the participants, then you have these claims.

There was a nationally televised game on TV a few years back with three Black D1 Officials. It was such an unusual thing in this particular conference. I sent a text message to one of the officials working the game showing how surprised I was by this occurrence. He responded to me, "Hey, we thought the same thing."

Peace

[BBall_Junkie]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Here is a way to simply take away any claims. Give officials of all levels similar opportunities, then these comments go away. Until you do that, you will have these claims.

There was a claim a few years ago by a coach that said the officials were not Black. Then the state started putting officials in situations to take away that claim.

I do not know the situation here, I do not know if the claim is valid. But when you have a sport where many of the top teams and players are of a certain race and you never schedule officials that look like the participants, then you have these claims.

There was a nationally televised game on TV a few years back with three Black D1 Officials. It was such an unusual thing in this particular conference. I sent a text message to one of the officials working the game showing how surprised I was by this occurrence. He responded to me, "Hey, we thought the same thing."

Peace

People can "Claim" anything they want. Claims in and of themselves do not inherently contain ANY truth what-so-ever. Talk is cheap so I could give a rip what any person says. This (imo ignorant, irresponsible and inflammatory) journalist can right as much ridiculous crap as he wants. If we give it any attention what so ever we give him exactly what he wants... a reaction. Its like my 5 year old son doing something to irritate his 8 yr old sister... he does if for the reaction. If she pays it no attention he stops. If this guy gets no reaction, he has submitted a totally useless article.

Lastly... race has absolutely ZERO to do with capability in the officiating ranks. Luckily most assignors recognize this.

[GoodwillRef]

It doesn't matter what race or gender you are if you can referee you can referee. People are always going to point fingers at us and find a way not to hold the players and coaches responsible. I hate the race card!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by just another ref

He may want a crew made of a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief.

And then after the game, a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief, walk into a bar. I'll let Mark Padgett finish the story.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

And then after the game, a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief, walk into a bar. I'll let Mark Padgett finish the story.

If Mark is gonna finish the story, let's make it something practical. A doctor, an Indian Chief, and a chemist walk into a bar......

[BBall_Junkie]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Screw that. Forget about this article and tell the same thing to the people who keep shoving "Octumom" down our throat!

Agreed Tomegun!!! Amen