Loudest partner yet

[Mark Padgett]

Last night 8th grade boys rec game - first time in about two years with this partner. I'd forgotten his "style". The best way to describe it is "overly demonstrative". He yelled each call at the top of his lungs. He was incredibly dramatic in his mechanics. When he called a block, he did that thing where you hop on one foot toward the table while hitting your hips with your fists three or four times and yelling "BLOCK". I'm sure they could hear his calls in the next gym.

At least I never had a problem with him communicating his calls. Everyone in that zip code knew what they were.

Oh yeah - just to top it off - he tossed the clock keeper out of the gym. At halftime, I asked him why and he just said, "The guy pi$$ed me off." Ooooohhhhh kaaaaay.

BTW - he actually calls a good game.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Oh yeah - just to top it off - he tossed the clock keeper out of the gym. At halftime, I asked him why and he just said, "The guy pi$$ed me off."

Wow. I can't even imagine a clock keeper being so annoying that you would......

Wait. Yes, I can.

[SamIAm]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Wow. I can't even imagine a clock keeper being so annoying that you would......

Wait. Yes, I can.

Brilliant.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Wow. I can't even imagine a clock keeper being so annoying that you would......

Wait. Yes, I can.

Priceless!

[Upward ref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Wow. I can't even imagine a clock keeper being so annoying that you would......

Wait. Yes, I can.

wonder if the guy can still work concessions after he got tossed ?

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Oh yeah - just to top it off - he tossed the clock keeper out of the gym. At halftime, I asked him why and he just said, "The guy pi$$ed me off."

If I were the timer I would have tossed your partner for interfering with table operations.

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by SethPDX

If I were the timer I would have tossed your partner for interfering with table operations.

The question is however: why was the timer tossed?

How can a member of the table crew toss an official for interfering with table operations?

I would never toss an official, however I might see about talking with the partner after the game about the situation & have a civil discussion about what I observed compared to what they observed.

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by chseagle

The question is however: why was the timer tossed?

How can a member of the table crew toss an official for interfering with table operations?

I would never toss an official, however I might see about talking with the partner after the game about the situation & have a civil discussion about what I observed compared to what they observed.

Where the hell would you ever get the idea that a timer has power to do any more than keep time?

[biggravy]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

wonder if the guy can still work concessions after he got tossed ?

Nope! He already said he can't work concessions cuz he doesn't have his "food handler's card".

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Wow. I can't even imagine a clock keeper being so annoying that you would......

Wait. Yes, I can.

Chseagle:

Please check definition of 'rhetorical question'.

(HINT:It is not a request for your inane comments)

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by justacoach

Chseagle:

Please check definition of 'rhetorical question'.

(HINT:It is not a request for your inane comments)

I am trying to have a better understanding of the duties besides what I have witnessed/observed.

How else can I have an understanding unless I ask questions or make comments?

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by chseagle

I am trying to have a better understanding of the duties besides what I have witnessed/observed.

How else can I have an understanding unless I ask questions or make comments?

How's it coming with that previously mentioned idea for you to start your own discussion board with fellow table personnel as contributors? That would be a great place to start!

Now!

[just another ref]

No need to imagine anymore. All this is etched into my brain in lines of fire.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

I am trying to have a better understanding of the duties besides what I have witnessed/observed.

Timer's Duties:

1) Start the clock. Always.

2) Stop the clock. In a reasonable period of time.

3) Answer specific questions about whether a shot was released or a foul was committed before the expiration of time. When asked by the referee.

4) STFU. Always.

[Chess Ref]

I had a hot mommy doing the scorebook at a local 7th/8th grade rec league. Her facial expressions were great. Big smiles when the fouls were on the other team and shaking head plus grimaces when they were on her son's team.

I know I should have said something, but the expressions were straight out of a well acted porno movie. The inner dog within me just enjoyed my scorekeeper.

I felt so ...dirty.