Correctable Error: Good Game Mgmt or Breach of Ethics?

[Rich]

Originally posted by LarryS
Maybe it is just a carry-over of the way I was raised. But if I notice the possible error...it gets corrected...period! I'm there to do a job and will do it to the best of my ability and in accordance with the rules of the game.

Really can't see why anyone would debate this internally. If you are a good enough official to get a State Semi game...this seems to be a "No Brainer"

I know a lot of officials who have worked state finals who wouldn't blink an eye at getting the ball into play. Don't assume.

Rich

[Mark Dexter]

One of two things happened in this case:

(a) The timer is correct; it's the 7th foul.

(b) The scorer is correct; it's the 6th foul.



Either way, something needs to be corrected (book or board) so that the coaches/fans/players aren't going nuts over whether there should or should not be any free throws.

And, yes, I know the scoreboard is unofficial, but try telling that to a few hundred screaming fans.

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by AK ref SE
the Great White North of Alaska! Which is not so great white! NO SNOW!
How am I going to get to the games! No Dog Sled

Come on out to New England! We can't seem to stop the snow from coming. Seems like winter is here to stay. Global warming, my eye!

Chuck

[theshortbaldref]

First of all, mom says thanks for filling the gastank back up, but you could have at least thrown all the empties (and the panties) out of the cab.
Secondly, I know you've done enuf state championships mixed with you're share of blowouts to know Team B wasn't coming back to affect the outcome. I know you're a man of conscience, character, conviction, and common sense (as displayed by the visit to the doctor's office to give your wife that early X-mas present after three kids in four years) and you did bounce the ball three times to think about it. If you would have had Team A -20 points, it might have been a tough choice, but knowing you didn't, I'd say you dun did the right thing, pardner. Now, can I have my schedule for next year reinstated...please!!

[Edited by theshortbaldref on Mar 7th, 2003 at 07:41 PM]

[Blackhawk357]

Originally posted by theshortbaldref

Now, can I have my schedule for next year reinstated...please!!

JR or Chuck ~ Any chance that you might have, in your never ending supply of icons, one with a Big Brown Nose in honor of the short bald guy?

Blackhawk

[canuckrefguy]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
I know a lot of officials who have worked state finals who wouldn't blink an eye at getting the ball into play. Don't assume.

Thanks, Rich.

My first big tournament, had a blowout quarter-final game, one team ahead by 25, both teams anxious for game to end. I had a situation not really similar, but related to this one. I corrected it, making both teams stand around for 1-2 minutes in the process. I was mildly criticized by my evaluator who said, in no uncertain terms, just let it go.

A good example of how officiating is not just about the rules.