Long Distance Call

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Aside from that call, how was your partner otherwise?

So-so. In his defense, he's a second year guy who had never called anything before last year. He doesn't need to be thrown in the varsity fire at this point, but our assignment system is, uh, interesting.

[JetMetFan]

Was he receptive to the oh-so-tactful discussion you had with him about the call?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Was he receptive to the oh-so-tactful discussion you had with him about the call?

very much so

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by just another ref

very much so

At least he gets it. I work with other veterans who haven't quite figured out that part of things yet.

[A Pennsylvania Coach]

Originally Posted by just another ref

very much so

"If you are also watching the matchup in front of me, who is watching the other 8 players?"

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

"If you are also watching the matchup in front of me, who is watching the other 8 players?"

If all 8 are in his primary, you probably have some sort of violation.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

"If you are also watching the matchup in front of me, who is watching the other 8 players?"

That is almost a direct quote of one of the things I said to him.

Originally Posted by just another ref

had never called anything before last year.

Sorry....do you mean he rarely called fouls and violations during his games, or had never called the level of game you were working?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Sorry....do you mean he rarely called fouls and violations during his games, or had never called the level of game you were working?

I mean he had never owned a whistle before last year.

[dee33]

Ball watching maybe how as he the rest of the game???

[Raymond]

2nd year official? I'm not getting upset about it b/c he doesn't know better. Educational opportunity.

[BryanV21]

Personally, I don't mind my partner(s) making calls in my primary. But in this case, and others like it, there's no reason they should be looking there. Right call or not, I'd still be thinking "WTF".