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4 OTs...you've got to be kidding
The season is off to a roaring start...or at least slow and long start. My first varsity game of the year ended after 4 OTs. I've never before witnessed such a lengthy (and hideous) game.
I pose to all interested: what's the longest game you've officiated? |
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One was a 7G game where at the end of the first quarter the score was 0-0. No fouls. The only mark on the scoreboard was the "1" for the quarter. As I approached the table between quarters, the clock operator/AD looked at me with glassy eyes and said, "I've been doing this for 25 yrs, and that's six minutes of my life I'll never get back." ![]() Another was a small private school, again 7G, where my partner and I blew the whistle so often for fouls and jump balls the first quarter I had a headache. Quarter must have lasted 30 minutes......I couldn't get out of that gym fast enough!
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Back in "The Day"
Back when doing this to pay for college, when jump balls really were jump balls
![]() Two nights ago: tie game; I call a foul on a missed layup with .2 seconds to go, sending a shooter to the line to win the game by 1. Whew, that was a close one! ![]() |
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He Would Be So Proud ...
Mark Padgett would give you a kiss, on the lips.
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If there is still game time on the clock, the game is declared over with the team leading the winner. If the score is tied as that 15 minute mark nears, first team to score wins. Haven't had to do that yet, and hope I don't have to. But at least no 3-hour JV games this year... |
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What are they worried about? Certainly nothing to do with overtime pay. |
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In Georgia...
We have a similar rule, but it only applies to games played on a night when they have school the next morning. Remember, this is "extra curricular" activity. They are students. I'd rather have my kid at home at a decent time to complete any unfinished homework. Also, we don't have sub-varsity state championships, so we can end the game without effecting their placement in the regional tournament.
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Wait Until The Department Of Labor Hears About This ...
You mean we don't get overtime for overtime?
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This was suggested by the male students in the crowd. After the 1st OT, they suggested a game of lightning to determine the winner.
They also suggested that the first basket of the 2nd quarter determine the winner. After the horrific play of the 1st quarter, I thought they were on to something. I've never before had to toss up 5 jump balls. Good practice, I guess. |
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