Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

"Can I move?" ... "Was he set", I might tell them "yes" and move on.

"Yes" was not on my list of things not to say.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

And I have never had an argument over the issue as well.

Until this week.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do sometimes say "spot".

Sounds like a BillyMac disciple.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I never said a thrower could not move under the rules under and circumstances.

I never said that you did. I was just looking for some common ground. Common ground is usually a good thing, almost ranking right up there with peace.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

And in #2 it is a fact that many more officials do not wear a belt on the court, but you do.

True, but I do not see that mentioned anywhere in #2. Maybe my monitor needs adjusting?

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You keep wearing a belt proudly.

I don't keep wearing it because I'm proud, I keep wearing it because I find it comfortable, because, according to IAABO guidelines, I can, and because belted pants are considered acceptable here in my little corner of Connecticut. I am certainly aware that a belt would be considered completely unacceptable in other parts of the country, maybe in all other parts of the country. What you are confusing for pride is actually me demonstrating what most of us already know regarding officiating, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." That's why I'm usually the one bringing up the belt, often making fun of myself.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

One of you never works 3 Person for varsity and does not work playoffs.

I've never worked a state tournament game. I'm not one of the best dozen, of so, officials in our board of 325 officials. I have worked conference, and league, playoffs, including, at least, one final. In regard to three person games, I can't help it if I live in The Land That Time Forgot.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

People will disagree with the content or the order.

Which is exactly why I only asked for additions to the list. Knowing how the Forum works, I purposely did not ask for deletions, nor did I ask for any priority order (although I do admit that the earring statement has a very local flavor to it). My request was quite successful, with three statements being added to my list.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I really don't want to get into a debate regarding whether, or not, we should be saying things like this in a game for the purpose of preventative officiating. Anything to add to the list?