Running clock & thoughts from officials

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

In Washington, the running clock will only be used in the second half, will go into effect when the score differential is 40 or more points, and once started will not be changed back. The only time the clock stops is on time-outs, between third and fourth quarter, during free throws, or if there is an injury.

It really is that simple.

Thanks for the clarifications, I'm trying to find contact information for the local board/association &, when I do, asking if I can attend a meeting before the season starts. This way I have a pool of experts I can ask in person beforehand, instead of at the last second in the middle of a game.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Thanks for the clarifications, I'm trying to find contact information for the local board/association &, when I do, asking if I can attend a meeting before the season starts. This way I have a pool of experts I can ask in person beforehand, instead of at the last second in the middle of a game.

Oh, they're just going to LOVE you!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Oh, they're just going to LOVE you!

Reminds me of the scorer who tries to tell me that I can't whistle in a sub until he's squatting on the X and has formally reported to him and the horn's blown. My first thought is, "Yeah, and I can replace you" as I continue to do exactly what I always do.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Reminds me of the scorer who tries to tell me that I can't whistle in a sub until he's squatting on the X and has formally reported to him and the horn's blown. My first thought is, "Yeah, and I can replace you" as I continue to do exactly what I always do.

Well, you and "the Eagle" are just not going to be able to coexist!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Well, you and "the Eagle" are just not going to be able to coexist!

Heh. To be honest, I've only removed one scorer in 23 years.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Heh. To be honest, I've only removed one scorer in 23 years.

That's funny ... I have a total of 4 ejections in ALL of my football games over the years... and one of them was a scorekeeper / clock operator.

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Reminds me of the scorer who tries to tell me that I can't whistle in a sub until he's squatting on the X and has formally reported to him and the horn's blown. My first thought is, "Yeah, and I can replace you" as I continue to do exactly what I always do.

LMAO I just make sure they're recorded in the official book. I actually appreciate it when I don't have to hit the horn to notify of subs. Less of a headache then.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by chseagle

I actually appreciate it when I don't have to hit the horn to notify of subs. Less of a headache then.

And we appreciate it as well. I hate it when I'm waving in substitutes and the timer insists on hitting the horn. Like the horn is necessary to make the substitutes legal or something like that?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Oh, they're just going to LOVE you!

About as much as we've come to......

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Thanks for the clarifications, I'm trying to find contact information for the local board/association &, when I do, asking if I can attend a meeting before the season starts. This way I have a pool of experts I can ask in person beforehand, instead of at the last second in the middle of a game.

You're gonna need an asbestos overcoat by the time you're done with that meeting!!