Funny story

[egj13]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I'm the lead official. I have shot in my corner, from behind the three point line, no defender any where near shooter. I put out my three point try signal, and since there isn't any action to observe near the shooter, I, like any good lead official, look, with my eyes down, under the basket, watching for rebounding fouls, and see, out of the corner of my eye, with my peripheral vision, the ball come straight down from near the center of the basket, like a lead balloon. So I make the touchdown signal for the successful three point goal, only to see a player grab the rebound, make an outlet pass, and have all ten players run down to the other end of the court.

Air ball.

Man. I hope that DevonMoore doesn't read this post.

Hilarious story! Honestly...I will no longer post any of my miscues on here to avoid being outed by Devon...

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by egj13

Hilarious story! Honestly...I will no longer post any of my miscues on here to avoid being outed by Devon...

I had a partner (2 man crew) signal a good 3 on an airball from the trail once. After protests and while still correctable, I went to the table and to him to make sure. Table said NG, partners told table they were homers. As I was lead with several players vying for position, I only saw a brush of the net, so I had no definite knowledge.

I went into GIGDGO mode.

[BillyMac]

I once ran off the court after the second period buzzer sounded in a Catholic middle school game. I ran all the way into the concession area, where we normally spend our time during halftimes, and during the time between games of a doubleheader. My partner ran in after me to inform me that it was only the end of the first period. Please, no letters.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Two nights ago. Girls varsity. I'm the lead official. I have shot in my corner, from behind the three point line, no defender any where near shooter. I put out my three point try signal, and since there isn't any action to observe near the shooter, I, like any good lead official, look, with my eyes down, under the basket, watching for rebounding fouls, and see, out of the corner of my eye, with my peripheral vision, the ball come straight down from near the center of the basket, like a lead balloon, and hit the floor. So I make the touchdown signal for the successful three point goal, only to see a player grab the rebound off the floor, make an outlet pass, and have all ten players run down to the other end of the court.

You Connecticut guys are funny! I know not of which you speak.

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Not even the SCOTUS can overturn it!! It's true, it's true...

Man, even as a military man I had to look that one up! Can't remember seeing it used before. Thanks!