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Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 15, 2013, 09:39pm

Replies: 8 Just got this msg...so bye..so that all are duly informed Views: 1,415 Posted By Travelling Man Just got this msg...so bye..so that all are duly informed *For stifling my "freedom of speech" I consider that to be the ultimate insult. I'm surprised of the level of pointless bantering that you allow on this forum and moreso personally insulted that you...

Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 15, 2013, 07:58pm

Replies: 6 Whatcha got? Views: 1,354 Posted By Travelling Man *I'm glad that the thread I started has been... *I'm glad that the thread I started has been enlightening for you as it has been entertaining and enlightening for me also. When I mentor younger refs it's good to see--and quite humbling--to find...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 10:47pm

Replies: 64 Block-Charges (video) Views: 6,429 Posted By Travelling Man *lol @ shy flower---and this forum has Liberated... *lol @ shy flower---and this forum has Liberated me! Empowered me!

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 10:41pm

Replies: 43 The Worst Error You've ever made reffing a game? Views: 4,923 Posted By Travelling Man *Thanks for sharing BadZebr. I recall my mind... *Thanks for sharing BadZebr. I recall my mind wandered a few times--especially during a blow out game--that I forgot who to award a throw in possession to after a time out break. In fact, that 's...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 10:33pm

Replies: 43 The Worst Error You've ever made reffing a game? Views: 4,923 Posted By Travelling Man [QUOTE=BadNewsRef;902528]My immediate thoughts... [QUOTE=BadNewsRef;902528]My immediate thoughts while I was reading. Those are rather minor. Especially considering some of the errors we've all witnessed made by highly esteemed Final Four...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 07:48pm

Replies: 43 The Worst Error You've ever made reffing a game? Views: 4,923 Posted By Travelling Man The Worst Error You've ever made reffing a game? Since we are all "invisible"--and presumably un-traceable--please share with the forum what you feel was the worst blunder, missed call, error, or mishap you've made while working a game. I'll go...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 07:40pm

Replies: 64 Block-Charges (video) Views: 6,429 Posted By Travelling Man Out of curiosity, how many officiating clinics... Out of curiosity, how many officiating clinics have you had the primary responsibility of organizing and providing leadership upon? (edit) how many commendations have you been awarded for excellence...

Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 08, 2013, 08:51pm

Replies: 64 Block-Charges (video) Views: 6,429 Posted By Travelling Man play 1: here's a common case where a "play on"... play 1: here's a common case where a "play on" could be justified, but the fact that bodies were splayed across the floor would compel a "charge" to be called given that the defender was in LGP--at...

Forum: Basketball Mon Aug 05, 2013, 08:49pm

Replies: 5 Fiba lane violation interpretation Views: 2,318 Posted By Travelling Man If you are questioning whether: 1) the... If you are questioning whether: 1) the player's foot was extended into the lane but NOT touching the surface of the floor while the ball was in-flight. or 2) does the simple action of the foot...

Forum: Basketball Mon Aug 05, 2013, 08:41pm

Replies: 28 Utah People? Views: 3,178 Posted By Travelling Man *I commend your noble efforts. I was reffing a... *I commend your noble efforts. I was reffing a USSAA set of games a few months ago, one of the parents accosted me after the game and said "thanks a lot" in a manner that was noticeably dissatisfied...

Forum: Basketball Mon Aug 05, 2013, 08:28pm

Replies: 40 Looking Sharp! Wardrobe and Attire Views: 4,608 Posted By Travelling Man Ok, this thread is officially [no pun intended]... Ok, this thread is officially [no pun intended] closed as it has now morphed into a "weight watchers" share-fest.

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 04:14pm

Replies: 28 If One of You were my partner in a game...ohhh my oh my Views: 3,295 Posted By Travelling Man If One of You were my partner in a game...ohhh my oh my After reading through some of these posts, I can only wonder what it would be like to have one of you as my 2 or 3 man partners in a game. Based on what I've read so far I can only imagine it would...

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 04:11pm

Replies: 185 Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ... Views: 13,803 Posted By Travelling Man OK, so this "psuedo-violation" must have had its... OK, so this "psuedo-violation" must have had its origin somewhere in the primordial soup of in-game "coach vs. official" confrontations way back in the day. And, evidently it has morphed into a...

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 03:32pm

Replies: 185 Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ... Views: 13,803 Posted By Travelling Man If the subset of amateur refs like "us" [on this... If the subset of amateur refs like "us" [on this web forum] cannot even agree on the correctness of the "don't move" admonition, then what on God's green earth makes us even think that we can...

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 11:29am

Replies: 66 You call yourself a Referee, but You never played varsity hoop? Views: 8,326 Posted By Travelling Man Not sure why you are using examples from your... Not sure why you are using examples from your 7th grade hoop playing experience to rationalize your point. Also I"m not sure that you know the definition of "erudition"--if so you'd have understood...

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 11:16am

Replies: 185 Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ... Views: 13,803 Posted By Travelling Man To change or not to change Short of every ref bringing his/her pocket-copy of nfhs rule book to each game and indicating exactly where these such "pseudo-violations" are allowed; there's really no way to dislodge the national...

Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 01, 2013, 09:20pm

Replies: 17 "Judgment calls" are what we do... Views: 2,319 Posted By Travelling Man sorry, not related to that poster--but like all... sorry, not related to that poster--but like all of us here [and like all humans] we do share 99.6% identical genetics.

Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 01, 2013, 09:18pm

Replies: 185 Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ... Views: 13,803 Posted By Travelling Man Add to your list: 1. Refs don't need to... Add to your list: 1. Refs don't need to "remind" a coach that they have been issued a 1st warning prior to giving them a second technical foul and subsequent ejection. 2. When a coach asks "how...

Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 01, 2013, 09:09pm

Replies: 66 You call yourself a Referee, but You never played varsity hoop? Views: 8,326 Posted By Travelling Man *pretty good analogy! *pretty good analogy!

Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 31, 2013, 06:45pm

Replies: 185 Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ... Views: 13,803 Posted By Travelling Man I wonder where the notion of admonishing players... I wonder where the notion of admonishing players to "stay behind the half ct line during tech shots" originated? Must've had a logical origin--maybe to prevent aggressive behavior between opponents...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 31, 2013, 06:40pm

Replies: 17 "Judgment calls" are what we do... Views: 2,319 Posted By Travelling Man @Billymacs: Yes, you are correct. I concede that... @Billymacs: Yes, you are correct. I concede that the correct grammar is "Travelling, Man". You are right; I am wrong.

Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 31, 2013, 06:34pm

Replies: 40 Looking Sharp! Wardrobe and Attire Views: 4,608 Posted By Travelling Man *I"m sure you look quite regal in your attire.... *I"m sure you look quite regal in your attire. And, coupled with your supreme knowledge of the game and excellent game management skills you exude both professionalism and erudition.

Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 31, 2013, 06:22pm

Replies: 40 Looking Sharp! Wardrobe and Attire Views: 4,608 Posted By Travelling Man Yeah, I see your point(s). When I started out... Yeah, I see your point(s). When I started out reffing, I used to do it in black Nike dri-fit pants and black Nike shoes with white swoosh--same ones I used for working out or playing pickup hoop in....

Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 31, 2013, 04:16pm

Replies: 40 Looking Sharp! Wardrobe and Attire Views: 4,608 Posted By Travelling Man Looking Sharp! Wardrobe and Attire Several of the officials I work games with have actually told me that they get their stripped shirts hemmed and fitted by a tailor. I noticed that they fit very snug on them and wondered how they...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 31, 2013, 04:13pm

Replies: 185 Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ... Views: 13,803 Posted By Travelling Man *But getting back to the point here: BillyMacs I... *But getting back to the point here: BillyMacs I hope your approval goes through because it would truly help to start banishing some of the misconceptions that inhere.

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