Putting hands on official? (Video added)

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

The entire game is at this link: 2013 IHSA Boys Basketball 2A Championship - South Holland (Seton Academy) vs Harrisburg (Event): Illinois: PlayOn! Sports

My guess is the guy who wrote the column went overboard with how the game was handled but we can all watch for ourselves. I definitely don't like the fact he not only mentioned the officials' names but the towns in which they live.

Originally Posted by maven

In my state, he would face disciplinary action (withdrawn credentials, denial of future credentials) for such behavior.

While I don't like it, it is public knowledge as their pictures and towns are listed in the programs for sale at the arena (which I'm sure media get a [free?] copy).

Originally Posted by BubbaRef

The Harrisburg kid that got a T said F'n N----- to the Setan Academy kid. So that warranted that T. Harrisburg coach, after being told what was said, said " I guess that warrants a T" and that was it. Sorry but if I am the coach I take him out and let him ride the pine until the end of the game. Doesnt matter who you are or what type of game it is. IMO

If that's what was said... this is an ejection, period.

For what it's worth I was at the game.

[paulsonj72]

This story has now gotten national attention.

Y! SPORTS

[JRutledge]

I hope you are not surprised.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by tjones1

While I don't like it, it is public knowledge as their pictures and towns are listed in the programs for sale at the arena (which I'm sure media get a [free?] copy).

That's not a good idea, either. I would hope that's a practice the IHSA would reconsider since there's really nothing positive that come come of it.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

That's not a good idea, either. I would hope that's a practice the IHSA would reconsider since there's really nothing positive that come come of it.

Why shouldn't the officials get recognized for their accomplishments the same way as the players and coaches do?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Rich

Why shouldn't the officials get recognized for their accomplishments the same way as the players and coaches do?

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

I'll take that chance, thank you. I've had my name and photo in various programs over the course of my career and have never had my life threatened and it doesn't concern me that someday it may happen, either.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

I don't see anything wrong with this as we are a big part of the game.

[Adam]

While I don't mind publicizing names and even pictures; addresses and phone numbers? Really?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Adam

While I don't mind publicizing names and even pictures; addresses and phone numbers? Really?

Bingo. Also who, exactly, is going to be celebrating our accomplishments? The fans? The schools? I think not. Our family, friends and colleagues know we're on the game. That's more than enough. If you say our names on a TV broadcast, so be it.

Just an FYI, from a college standpoint the ECAC prohibits PA announcers from saying our names during the pre-game intros. My assignor got into arguments with some schools this season because they weren't complying.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Because situations such as this may happen. We can acknowledge each other within our own associations.

The state made the assignment, why would they not acknowledge who worked the tournament? Associations already acknowledge the assignment. Something should come from the state as the records of who worked and when is on the website.

Also I have worked a State Final in football with a school from the same town I was located. Never heard anything about it and I tell that story is how insignificant it can be. It is not a secret where we are from.

Peace