First Police Escort

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Originally Posted by bas2456

Lots of firsts for me this season...

Championship game of a GS holiday tournament. I thought I was going to be there all day. Both teams were in the bonus by the end of the first quarter. My partner made a couple of phantom calls, but also helped me out when I didn't have a great angle.

Most intense crowd I've had yet, and they sure did voice their opinion. Game went to OT, and during the OT, one particular guy who had been talking all game long decided to tell my partner that we were f***ing horse**** referees.

Now, I thought we called a pretty darn good, consistent game. Tight, but consistent. This guy didn't agree.

My partner took it upon himself to see the guy out of the gym. He left without a problem. Had a police officer escort us to the locker room and to my car.

Other than that it was fun.

Had several soph boys tournies over holidays from one assignor which I always enjoy doing, two games, mornings or afternoons and the competition is strong. Crowds not being large, you can always hear the Dad yelling about the refs. I put the warning signal out early on this nonsense. School management is more than cooperative in handling and Dad realizes it's not worth getting tossed.

As Barney Fife like to say, "nip it in the bud".