"That is my partner's call."

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by icallfouls

JRut,

For consideration:

Do you think your partner could have done something more like an NBA mechanic and had a whistle as soon as the offense committed BI? I think the whistle becomes the clear indicator that your partner now had additional information that would be completely his call.

It certainly means that the calling officials will have a discussion as to what they both have rather than just coming in and saying "I have offensive BI"

My partner who was the trail made the call immediately. We did not really get together honestly. I asked him if he had BI before I went to the table. The communication took a couple of seconds. It was obvious to everyone he made a call or that a call was made. I just echoed the call at the table before reporting.

Again I am not saying that what I said to the coach could not be perceived by some as wrong, just trying to figure out why some statements are OK but we are saying the same basic thing. It was obviously his call to everyone watching and we worked together to get it right. I even gave the coach the opportunity to ask him when he got the chance. I will think of saying something different in the future, but do not see why this is over the top an other statements are not seen the same way. Just wondering mostly.

Peace