TV Announcement
 

I just wanted everyone to know that I will be officiating a basketball game on TV tomorrow afternoon/evening on Comcast Sportsnet Chicago. I am working a game in the City-Suburban (McDonald's I believe) Shootout at the University of Illinois-Chicago Campus at 4:30. I have the first of 3 games. I am not sure how national these games will be shown, but if you have Direct TV or some feed through Comcast stations you might be able to see it. I know many of those in Illinois can see it and probably other parts of the Midwest.

Just thought you guys should know.

Probably will not get it here in Indy. Good luck! How many TV timeouts will you have? If so, how exactly do you handle them and how many timeouts will both teams start with?

That is a good question, I am not sure and I have not been informed yet.

Peace

Nice assignment! What teams do you have? All competive matchups from what I read. Wish I could go, but working myself. Good luck!

Who assigns these? (initials if you like)

St. Patrick vs Mt. Carmel.

Peace

Woo Woo! Good thing you also do football! pack a flag!! It will be a war!

Based on the other thread.....
 

Will you be the tall one? The young one? The handsome one? The bald one?

Bwahahahaha! :D

Just kidding - congrats, we probably won't ge it here. But, I'll be a lookin!

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Even if you have an old black and white TV with analog signal if you cannot figure me out, then you need a new TV. ;)

Peace

To me, a game like this, in Chicago, on a big stage, big crowd is equal to doing a State final. State assignment as we all know can be very political and while well deserved, includes other factors. Assignments like this are given to officials that can handle the game.

Hmm...I'm actually going to be up in the area doing a game earlier that afternoon, so maybe I'll stop by and view the "live" version, rather than listening to the well-informed announcers.

You should recognize me if you look in the stands - I'll be in one of the suites:
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If you need help with a call, just look up and let me know. :D

Game at LFC?

Fixed it for you

Check your PM.

"That's not the guest list. That's the menu."

"Sunglasses at Night" (Corey Hart) ...
 

Congratulations. Be sure to review any state procedures for media timeouts. Also, be prepared for very, very, bright lights. The bright lights really threw me the first time I had such a game.

Since McDonalds is the sponsor, do you get Chicken McNuggets at halftime? ;)

We all know that rut will look like this :cool:

Which One Is JRutledge ???
 

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don't forget to bring a sandwich...and a towel

The bright lights never bother me because I am blind in one eye and can't see out of the other. :D

MTD, Sr.


P.S. Rut, the bright lights reflect of the large bald spot on the top of my head and give a hallo like appearenct to my officiating. :D

P.P.S. And Rut, have fun and congratulations.

Rut - be sure to wear a shirt like this. You can put the McNuggets in the pocket.

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Mark:

Why don't you overnight ship Rut a pair of your favorite goodluck fishnet hose to wear.

MTD, Sr.

Not a problem. All I need is his debit card number and PIN. :cool:

Hope we can catch it on cable /comcast maybe. Great job in what I assume to be a VERY competitive area to officiate in . Congratulations ! :)

Sorry I'm late to the thread...late night due to travel last night and on the road early today due to an afternoon game.

Congrats Jeff on the assignment!

How did everything go?

Jeff
I caught about the last 15 minutes of the game.
You looked good, nice job, truly professional.:)

No, but Malnati's pizza, some of the best in the Chicago area and a game fee that would make any DIII ref jealous.

Lou Malnati's cannot, and will not ever be beaten as far as deep dish is concerned.

Well, I know one thing for certain, Padgett would be proud of the shoes he wore. How do I know? Because I could see the logos from the other side of the arena! JRut, I assume you need a refill on your black magic marker? :confused: :p

And, to top it off, he didn't offer to share any of his pizza! Geeze!

Oh, and btw, I could tell great officiating from the other side of the arena too. :) Good job.

Everything went well. I work both leagues normally and I have had both teams in the past. So there was not a lot of "where did this guy come from" type conversation. It was the most competitive game of the night and it was fun despite we have some confusion with the TV timeouts as the table was also confused. Other than that both partners were great and one of the veterans gave me a great complement afterward. Overall that was a great night. ;)

Peace

Nice job Jeff! if you get a moment can you pm me who did the 3rd game?