Wow, Wow, Wow
 

THIS is a good example of why checking into the forum even during the off season is always a good practice!

Absolutely horrid...I'd be embarrassed to be his partner.

Reeeee......

I've had some awkward moments as a partner, but this would take the cake. I've never felt awkward with new partners, no matter how green. My awkward experience was with a "veteran" official who decided to take a minute and directly address (threaten to remove) a dad in the stands.

I've had awkward moments as well...partners addressing parents in a confrontial manner...coach and partner in a pointing match...this is way beyond awkward. It's damn near unprofessional...pretty much making a mockery of our craft with all those antics. He'd be better suited to be a rodeo clown. I don't know how any of the coaches, players, or partners take him seriously. That would be a first ballot GIGDGO-scratch candidate for me.

I'm mostly amused by this guy, to be honest.

So am I, when he's on a video. Not real sure how I'd feel watching him from the lead position.

In a rec game? Hypothetically (since I don't work rec games) I'd probably be amused. In a varsity game? No, I wouldn't be.

Agreed.

I think my amusement would wear off pretty quickly though - regardless if I was on the court or just watching from the stands.

I'm not sure I mind a little flare, but unless your with the Globetrotters, this is too over the top to be consistently doing and trying to be in any way serious about the game your officiating IMO.

I understand that this is amusing to most of us but on a professional level he is an absolute disgrace! :mad:

If that is an IAABO patch on his jersey, it must stand for "I Am A Bozo Official". :D

http://www.bostonman.com/images/home/bozo_small.jpg

It is amusing because it is way over the top. I would be embarrassed if I was on the court or if this guy was in my associations.

Peace

Amen!

For all we know, everyone involved (partner, coaches, players, etc) could have been in on it and the video was just made as a stunt. Not once did it appear that any of them reacted to his unusual antics. Either that, or they were so accustomed to this guy that it didn't amuse them any more.