What are your pet peeves about other officials?

[Triad zebra]

Please don't ever tell me the ball is alive!! If you do, give me a stethoscope so I can check it.

[twocentsworth]

officials who call violations/fouls that simply didn't happen....

I would MUCH rather have a partner who just doesn't blow the whistle at all - because I can always come in and get the fouls/violations that need to be called....

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

officials who call violations/fouls that simply didn't happen....

I would MUCH rather have a partner who just doesn't blow the whistle at all - because I can always come in and get the fouls/violations that need to be called....

This is like debating whether you'd rather be shot or stabbed.


You can always come in and call everything that needs to be called?

By yourself? Don't think so.

[twocentsworth]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This is like debating whether you'd rather be shot or stabbed.


You can always come in and call everything that needs to be called?

By yourself? Don't think so.

if you can't officiate - and it will be pretty easy to tell after a couple of minutes - you bet I'll come and get the calls that need to be made.

there's a reason why assignors put a younger/less experienced official on a game with two veterans....

[Smitty]

Player: high dribble
Partner: *tweeeeeet* Carry!
Me:

[Terrapins Fan]

I hate to be the first to say this, I was hoping someone else had this experience, but here's mine-

I hate working with guys who look down at you as an official. You know the guys, the ones that either work college ( and you don't ) and the guys who are on the elected board and it's beneath them to work with someone who is not on the board.

There I said it.

[rockyroad]

Officials who jump all over someone because they think the other guy is wrong without making any attempt to help their fellow official understand or get better.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

I hate to be the first to say this, I was hoping someone else had this experience, but here's mine-

I hate working with guys who look down at you as an official. You know the guys, the ones that either work college ( and you don't ) and the guys who are on the elected board and it's beneath them to work with someone who is not on the board.

There I said it.

95% of the college/board guys I've worked with are not only good partners, but helpful as well. Offering good points of improvement and tips.

Occasionally, I get the big timer; but that's not isolated to guys who work college or big varsity games. I've had that attitude from perennial JV guys, too.

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Player: high dribble
Partner: *tweeeeeet* Carry!
Me:

I second that emotion ... or the guy who sees the player fumbles the ball and falls to the floor - traveling.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

if you can't officiate - and it will be pretty easy to tell after a couple of minutes - you bet I'll come and get the calls that need to be made.

there's a reason why assignors put a younger/less experienced official on a game with two veterans....

So you'll call all over the floor in an attempt to cover for the other guy.

Nice in theory, but you'll be worse there and also worse in your primary when you do this.

Personally, I find it challenging enough to simply stay in my primary and only reach when we have a true elephant on the court.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

officials who call violations/fouls that simply didn't happen....

I would MUCH rather have a partner who just doesn't blow the whistle at all - because I can always come in and get the fouls/violations that need to be called....

Must be a real joy working with you...

[APG]

Originally Posted by Triad zebra

Please don't ever tell me the ball is alive!! If you do, give me a stethoscope so I can check it.

Unless you were working under pro rules.