Maryland/Michigan State crazy finish (Video)

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

If you gave a marginal call like that to the home team while down three late in 2OT, you probably wouldn't deserve to be working that game.

There are several words in this statement that are totally irrelevant to me as an official. I'm always thinking about whether a marginal play should be whistled, or not. I never think about any of the words highlighted in red. One word, in particular, stands out. I absolutely, positively, never consider whether a team is the home team, or is a team on the road, in making any of my calls. It's just not the way that I roll.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

There are several words in this statement that are totally irrelevant to me as an official. I'm always thinking about whether a marginal play should be whistled, or not. I never think about any of the words highlighted in red. It's just not the way that I roll.

Eh, the only irrelevant part is the "home team" thing. Sometimes managing a game is like a mental calculus -- being consistent with your earlier calls, not blowing marginal stuff in close games, refereeing the PoE's, etc. I'm sure guys who work that level are thinking about that stuff.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Sometimes managing a game is like a mental calculus.

Knowing who's up, or who's down, and by how much, helps me anticipate the plays (fouls to stop clock, three point shot needed, time out to stop clock, foul to give, etc.), not the calls.

[Sharpshooternes]

I know its the holidays and am appreciative of the video gurus, but do you think we can see the plays?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

I know its the holidays and am appreciative of the video gurus, but do you think we can see the plays?

I know for a fact that one of the gurus was on vacation at least through New Year's Day. And I'm pretty sure his classes will be starting up today.