Originally Posted by fullor30 (Post 664805)

Last TV game or at least filmed highlights was a version of twilight zone.

Here's hoping this time more like an ESPN web gem.

Originally Posted by hugheske44 (Post 664947)

I really dont have a problem doing the game. I have no issues with starting with a clean slate, I do that everytime. The situation was very messy though....apparently theres been a lot of talk about it...some here may have even heard about it.

I was officiating a JV girls game. V head coach is sitting on the bench. About 5 mins. in, I call a 5 sec inbounding violation on the JV team. He goes crazy...doesnt know the rule, tells me I am suppose to wait for his girl to get the ball before I start my count. I knew the team wasnt all that athletic and actually gave the girl 7 seconds (and Ive been told I have a slow count). I try to explain the rule to him, he says hes been coaching 20 yrs and theres no such rule, hes never heard of it. I tell him I will show him at half time. He sits down and just wont shut up. I give him the stop sign tell him Ive heard enough after a comment on how hes glad Im not doing his game, etc.

Halftime comes, a Varsity official that had arrived tried to explain it to him. He starts swearing "thats b*llsh*t" comes out a couple times loud enough for everyone in the gym to hear it, so I toss him. Thats the readers digest version...

There were some issues with the fact that he was the varsity coach, but since he was on the bench he was considered bench personel. He was allowed to come back that night and coach his team, which shouldnt have happened, but it did.

I guess I could just do the game and been his worst nightmare when he seen me, but its districts and my first one...I dont want to ruffle any feathers. I wouldnt want him to lose and then try to say its my fault or something. Not exactly a conflict of interest but....better safe than sorry I guess.

This season was a rough one for me. I actually tossed 2 coaches. Makes my stomach turn a little, but they were both deserved. ~~

Originally Posted by PIAA REF (Post 664409)

Since there have been a number of threads about people working post season. I thought it would be nice to put them all under one thread. Best of luck and congrats to everyone that recieved this acknowledgement of their hard work and dedication!

We only assign a round at a time, I received a first round AA boys game. (this is districts) I also received my letter to be able to be used in the state playoffs.

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 664957)

That is one of the best situations you can be in. You have a coach in a game where if they lose they go home. And he has to behave himself if he wants to see the end of the game. And it validates to that coach that someone thinks you did the right thing directly or indirectly. I like to have coaches that I have had problems with in the regular season or some time previous and then have them in the post season. Almost all the time they are very well behaved and I do not have to say much to them all night.

Peace

Originally Posted by Jay R (Post 665701)

Jeff makes a good point. I had a somewhat similar situation a few years ago. A prominent high school coach was really upset with me after a game. He called our assignor to complain and asked that I not referee anymore of his games. My assignor said that he thought I was capable and that he would not have assigned me if he thought otherwise.

Fast forward 6 weeks later. I was assigned to my first provincial (in Canada) final. As I walk onto the floor, I see the coach who complained sitting courtside (as a spectator) and I could tell by his expression that he was very surprised that I was there. I have never had a problem with him since.

Originally Posted by rockyroad (Post 665723)

Rumor has it that M&M Guy and scrapper1 will both be working some games in the NCAA D-III National Tournaments!!

Good job for them!!

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 665744)

Wow, that is awesome. Great job guys. Let us know where you might be. Maybe we can go see you work. ;)

Peace

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 665744)

Wow, that is awesome. Great job guys. Let us know where you might be. Maybe we can go see you work. ;)

Peace

Originally Posted by M&M Guy (Post 665852)

Not sure about Scrappy, but I know I'll never tell you guys where I'm working. I've been in that chat room before... :D

Well, I will give you hint - the sideline reporter will not be Erin Andrews, or even Jen from Fox Sports Midwest. I think it's either Helga or her sister Olga... :eek: :D

But it's a cool feeling to be selected, and it feels the same as my first HS playoff game. I know there's a small amount of luck involved in being at the level I'm at, so I'm grateful for whatever games I can work. Playoff time really is different than the regular season, and it's a great experience if you can get to be a part of it, no matter what the level.