Scorer behavior

[dee33]

why is a parent of a player working the score anyway just curious but to answer the question he's my number 1 fan now cheer me on.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by dee33

why is a parent of a player working the score anyway just curious but to answer the question he's my number 1 fan now cheer me on.

A lot of times the scorers will be parents of one player or another.

[dee33]

does happen probably but should that be the case on a varsity level i wouldnt allow it honestly

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dee33

does happen probably but should that be the case on a varsity level i wouldnt allow it honestly

You're going to start quizzing all the table personnel to see if they have a kid on the team and have them removed if they do? (I must be misreading your post)

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Adam

If he's quiet he might get to stay in the gym. No way he stays at the table.

This. There is no way he should stay at the table.

Originally Posted by dee33

does happen probably but should that be the case on a varsity level i wouldnt allow it honestly

Under what grounds would you not allow it? We don't get to vet the table personnel. If they're being a problem, have them replaced otherwise why trouble trouble?

[dee33]

Its not a quiz by far plus there is nothing to study or no multiple choice if you were an opposing coach would you want the star players dad from the other team keeping the offcial book just my opinion and say that because its only one official book correct

[Adam]

Originally Posted by dee33

Its not a quiz by far plus there is nothing to study or no multiple choice if you were an opposing coach would you want the star players dad from the other team keeping the offcial book just my opinion and say that because its only one official book correct

1. It happens all the time, even at the varsity level, for a few reasons.
a. Some schools just can't get any volunteers that don't have some connection to the team.
b. They don't really care.
c. Does it really matter if it's the guy's son, nephew, grandson, or daughter's boyfriend on the team?

2. There's also a visitor's book at the table to match up with. If it becomes clear that the home scorer is cooking the books, toss him and switch books.

3. I have never, ever, had a problem.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by dee33

Its not a quiz by far plus there is nothing to study or no multiple choice if you were an opposing coach would you want the star players dad from the other team keeping the offcial book just my opinion and say that because its only one official book correct

Commas, periods, and capitalization are your friends - got no idea what you're saying here. Sorry.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by dee33

Its not a quiz by far plus there is nothing to study or no multiple choice if you were an opposing coach would you want the star players dad from the other team keeping the offcial book just my opinion and say that because its only one official book correct

Deal with improper score keeping when it happens. The visitor's should be keeping their own book, especially at the varsity level. Cases of intentional cheating by the scorer are probably so rare that if they were a steak, it'd still be alive.

[APG]

Originally Posted by dee33

Its not a quiz by far plus there is nothing to study or no multiple choice if you were an opposing coach would you want the star players dad from the other team keeping the offcial book just my opinion and say that because its only one official book correct

If you want to take it that far, would the opposing coach even want someone from the home school working the table? How about someone from the surrounding area that might have some ties with the school?

There's a reason both books are located at the table near enough other and that officials will make sure both books are matching w/their information at the end of quarters. There's also a reason that the rules gives the officials the authority to designate the other book as the official or remove the old scorer IF that issue arrises. But I would say that at the varsity level, scorers, no matter their allegiances, tend to be pretty professional in carrying out their duties.

[JMUplayer]

If a foul was called why was his beef with you unless he wanted a flagarant.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by JMUplayer

If a foul was called why was his beef with you unless he wanted a flagarant.

A lot of coaches and fans seem to think we have the magical ability to keep players from getting hurt.

[PG_Ref]

Some "fans" think that if players get hurt/injured, it's because the officials didn't do their jobs.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by dee33

does happen probably but should that be the case on a varsity level i wouldnt allow it honestly

How are you going to not allow it?

First, how would you possibly even know (without asking) if the scorer is the parent of a team member? Then what? You go seek out game management to tell them that you want the scorer removed from the table?

Curious as to why you would even think going down that road?

Talk about looking for trouble.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by dee33

does happen probably but should that be the case on a varsity level i wouldnt allow it honestly

You have no say in who the school hires to do their table duties...unless/until there is a problem like the one in the OP.