Another Blarge

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

The problem is that both officials in a blarge situation can feel they are completely correct.

True, but if I'm sure that I'm completely correct and I'm in the process of making the call, then I'm still going to make that call. I won't say something lame like "I wasn't going to give the PC signal; I was just scratching my head."

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

True, but if I'm sure that I'm completely correct and I'm in the process of making the call, then I'm still going to make that call. I won't say something lame like "I wasn't going to give the PC signal; I was just scratching my head."

I still think proper mechanics dictate that the primary official (as agreed by the crew in the pregame) be given first crack at the call. If a partner who's primary makes a call I feel is completely incorrect, I simply assume he had a different look I did.

Doubtful I'd ever intentionally initiate a blarge.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I still think proper mechanics dictate that the primary official (as agreed by the crew in the pregame) be given first crack at the call. If a partner who's primary makes a call I feel is completely incorrect, I simply assume he had a different look I did.

... but isn't this how it's done for NCAA-W?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I still think proper mechanics dictate that the primary official (as agreed by the crew in the pregame) be given first crack at the call. If a partner who's primary makes a call I feel is completely incorrect, I simply assume he had a different look I did.

Doubtful I'd ever intentionally initiate a blarge.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

... but isn't this how it's done for NCAA-W?

It's how it's supposed to be done at all levels. If 2 fists go up in the air then the primary official should take the call.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's how it's supposed to be done at all levels. If 2 fists go up in the air then the primary official should take the call.

Some people don't know primary areas though. Especially ball watchers.

[VaTerp]

I was watching the game and said blarge as soon as I saw the L signal a block. The C didn't give a prelim but you could tell he was going the other way.

I don't know how in the world the L had a block on that. IMO it was an easy PC.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

I don't know how in the world the L had a block on that. IMO it was an easy PC.

Because far too many player control fouls are called blocks.

Too many officials don't understand that there is no time/distance on a PC foul. Oh sure, they know what the rule is but as for actually calling the play by rule, far too many are called blocks. They think they "referee the defense" but the truth is they don't truly understand what that means.

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's how it's supposed to be done at all levels. If 2 fists go up in the air then the primary official should take the call.

You are correct on a double whistle in this type of situation. However, if double preliminaries are called, that is where we get into a sticky wicket.
IMO, the NCAA-W handle this correctly, but of course I am probably biased