Official Attacked

[Terrance "TJ"]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Has there been any media follow-ups to this incident?

In the video it did show the player being "escorted" by a LEO.

The video description says that he's off the team, banned from any other extra-cirricular activties and is suspended until Jan. 10th. At the time the video was posted the official had declined to press any charges, but the state might if they wanted to I'm guessing.

[JRutledge]

I do not know what I would do. I would not be slammed to the floor without doing something. And I would be pressing charges that is the best weapon.

Now I understand the game is forfeited by state rule (not sure but that was suggested) anytime there is an assault like this.

I doubt the game would continue without a rule at this point.

Peace

[Terrance "TJ"]

I personally would be bookin it. If that kid picked up _that_ ref, I'd be nothing to him. I doubt I would respond fast enough to do anything physically but I'd sure be lettin him have an earful, albiet a polite eaful, that I do know I wouldn't be able to control.
I'd forfiet as well. (Especially if this was a rivalry game. But the looks of the video description it was just the kid going off, not a heated thing between the teams/schools.) I doubt I'd be able to be able to regain my professional composure needed to resume officiating.

[Jurassic Referee]

Florida player slams ref to court in violent altercation - Prep Rally - High School - Yahoo! Sports

The officials did forfeit the game, and were wise to do so imo. The report said that the player has already been suspended for the rest of the season, so his school was quick to act. In another report that I read, the high school governing body was said to be in the process of acting also. I would also doubt very much that criminal charges won't be pressed. Sad situation.

The player's coach certainly seems to be as disturbed about it as everybody else is. I have no idea what the coach is actually like...not knowing the man..but it certainly sounds like there should be absolutely no blame attached to him.

From reports that I've gleaned off the net, the general consensus was that the game was well-officiated up to that point and there's no finger-pointing being made at the officials (which in itself is as unusual as hell).

A tough situation well handled by the guys imo.

[Terrance "TJ"]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Florida player slams ref to court in violent altercation - Prep Rally - High School - Yahoo! Sports

From reports that I've gleaned off the net, the general consensus was that the game was well-officiated up to that point and there's no finger-pointing being made at the officials (which in itself is as unusual as hell).

Sshhhhhh...... Don't ruin a good thing.

[Welpe]

You going to send him a friend request?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Welpe

You going to send him a friend request?

I assume that a friend request is a Facebook thing. I wouldn't know, since I don't have Facebook.

[DLH17]

facebook stalking....cool.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by DLH17

facebook stalking....cool.

Meh, it's a different world than when you and I grew up.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by terrance "tj"

suspended until jan. 10th.

2012 ???

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

2012 ???

I'm assuming that was "suspended from school." Although Jan 10 means nothing. Here, my kids are off as of Monday for Christmas break, and don't return until the 6th of January. OTOH, that gives them time to meet and decide whether or not to expel, I'm sure.

[Jurassic Referee]

Notice at the end of that clip that the head coach and his assistant walked their player right out of the gym? Quick thinking and a very wise move under the circumstances imo. T'hell with having him sit on the bench under those circumstances.

I'm waiting for Nevada to bring up the important part that has been missed so far by everyone else. #3 white had his jersey untucked

[BBrules]

Originally Posted by Terrance "TJ"

At the time the video was posted the official had declined to press any charges.

This is a serious error on the part of the official. A strong message needs to be sent here - that assault and battery will not be tolerated, and you'll pay a steep price for it. I'm hoping that the school administrators understand that if the kid will do this to an official, he'll do it to a teacher. Let him slide and he'll do it again. If you could go back in his history, you'd probably find he has done something similar in the past, perhaps not to a teacher or official, maybe to a family member of authority.

[JugglingReferee]

Great initial push call. Great T. Great call to forfeit.

I would also not the player push me the 2nd time.

I would definitely press charges.

[JugglingReferee]

I didn't see discussed anywhere about the rest of the video:

First play: clearly a 1+1 situation. After the release, the official's arm goes up and he closes down. On the make, he goes back to the correct position. On the 2nd attempt, same thing. You can see him flicking his outside wrist for the foul shot clock. Great job.


On the make of the 2nd, he hangs for a bit to make sure that there is no press. He clears out when there is no threat. Great job.

Other end: closes down when the drive goes baseline. The L picks up the foul. Great teamwork. I would try to get this foul as C, though.

2nd set of foul shots: same great mechanics.

All in all, this guy is a top quality official: excellent judgment, excellent mechanics.