Welmer out...

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Maybe not, but that makes me question how Hightower has been so successful in the tourney and Welmer hasn't even gotten a sniff of the Final Four. I'm just curious what the powers to be see in Hightower that they don't see in Welmer.

I don't think Hightower is perfect, but you asked...

Hightower is a "R" and he isn't afraid to make a call that doesn't sit well with the coaches and players. Another example is Dave Libbey. Mr. Libbey wasn't the most PC official, but he took pride in the mechanics - the science - of officiating.

Do you think Hightower and Welmer are equal as play callers?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Could someone make an argument comparing him to officials like Jamie Luckie, Les Jones, Hal Lusk or Pat Adams? I just don't think he compares.

I do not want to get into the names thing. I am just saying that there is something wrong with the system when someone can work the top games every night and not work the tournament. And there is something wrong when someone that is working the Final Four is not always working the top games.

Then again things are changing in the landscape and we will see if that will continue to be the case.

Peace

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by tomegun

While what you are saying is totally true, you are nearly 3,000 posts shy of the credibility to post it.

Of course, I'm being totally sarcastic!

It is par for the course. I have an opinion and I'm dumping on an official. JR has an opinion and it is made to seem as though it came down from the heavens.

Geeze, Tom, no need to get your panties in a wad just because JR thinks you're full of crap.

Chill.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Geeze, Tom, no need to get your panties in a wad just because JR thinks you're full of crap.

Chill.

JR knows I'm not full of crap. JR just isn't used to people disagreeing with him...or so it seems.

BTW, thongs don't get in a wad!

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Sorry if I'm not willing to drink the Welmer Kool-Aid. I will leave that to you.

Hey, I've already said that you've got a perfect right to crap on any official that you want. Keep on doing what you do. Shrug.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Hey, I've already said that you've got a perfect right to crap on any official that you want. Keep on doing what you do. Shrug.

Do you realize how much you use that "crap on officials" line? You crap on NBA officials, but since it comes from you I guess it doesn't count right?

The only thing you are saying is that I'm crapping on Welmer, but you don't have a real counter to what I'm saying.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Do you realize how much you use that "crap on officials" line? You crap on NBA officials, but since it comes from you I guess it doesn't count right?

The only thing you are saying is that I'm crapping on Welmer, but you don't have a real counter to what I'm saying.

Nope, I'm crapping on the NBA. I feel sorry for NBA officials. They aren't allowed to go out there there and just officiate the damn game. They have to meet some suit's idea of how they should be calling the game to keep the fans coming in. They're the most over-scrutinized and second-guessed group of officials in the world in my opinion.

My counter to you is "when was the last time that you said anything positive about any official that wasn't one of your very own personal favorites?"

Never that I can remember, Tom.