The Official Forum  

Go Back   The Official Forum > Search Forums
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 25 of 463
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Tio
Forum: Basketball Tue May 31, 2016, 06:10pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By Tio
I would try to get specific examples from peers,...

I would try to get specific examples from peers, but it sounds to me is that the assignor is not seeing a crew-chief mentality. This means doing what is right for the game at all times. Sometimes,...
Forum: Basketball Tue May 31, 2016, 06:07pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By Tio
The conferences I work in adopted 2-hand...

The conferences I work in adopted 2-hand reporting several years ago. It was always optional in the mechanics manual and therefore became the supervisor's preference of 2-hands.

Clearing the...
Forum: Basketball Tue May 31, 2016, 06:05pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,071
Posted By Tio
The Pollard Camps are solid. The Ft. Wayne camp...

The Pollard Camps are solid. The Ft. Wayne camp is definitely more of a "tryout" atmosphere. You will get some feedback from oncourt clinicians. The clinicians rate the campers and a ranked list...
Forum: Basketball Tue May 31, 2016, 06:02pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,142
Posted By Tio
Just call your primary... that is one of the...

Just call your primary... that is one of the reasons why we switch.
Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 16, 2015, 11:42pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By Tio
I would leave it to the schools to lodge a...

I would leave it to the schools to lodge a complaint. I would assume the goal of the oversight board is to allow for suggestions to be made anonymously. If there is evidence of this occuring, then...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2015, 01:11pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By Tio
Awesome... thanks.

Awesome... thanks.
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2015, 12:56pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By Tio
Have him send me a PM. I worked a couple years...

Have him send me a PM. I worked a couple years in Chicago so I may know him! Currently, I work in the Northwest in multiple college conferences. I know how it goes moving to a new area and having...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2015, 12:53pm
Replies: 56
Views: 3,598
Posted By Tio
Fouls are fouls regardless of when/where they...

Fouls are fouls regardless of when/where they occur. If you deem the play marginal then it sounds like the best decision is to pass. If you think the contact is illegal you need to put a whistle on...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2015, 12:47pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By Tio
NFHS - End of Game Situation

I wanted to solicit the thoughts of the NFHS officials in the group. I was evaluating a HS game last night for our local group.

Team A is behind 65-60. They score a 2 point basket with 3 seconds...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 29, 2014, 04:23pm
Replies: 62
Views: 6,243
Posted By Tio
Ignore the act of unprofessionalism. Then if it...

Ignore the act of unprofessionalism. Then if it is a HS coach, report him to the appropriate Interscholastic board or utilize proper reporting procedures. Coaches are role models to the student...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 29, 2014, 04:21pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By Tio
Keep in mind that today's assistant's are...

Keep in mind that today's assistant's are tomorrow's head coaches!

It all depends on the approach. If they ask a question and do so respectfully at a good time... often it will be during a...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 17, 2014, 03:53pm
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By Tio
You should make a habit of checking game/shot...

You should make a habit of checking game/shot clock during dead balls so you have the information in situations like this. Lesson Learned.

I would go right to the table and ask him if he started...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 17, 2014, 03:50pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,676
Posted By Tio
I am lining it up for second shot with players. ...

I am lining it up for second shot with players. Since he made the FT there is no harm done.

Anytime an official is "leaving the game" which means going to the table to resolve a scoring/timing...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 17, 2014, 03:31pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,126
Posted By Tio
Sounds like quite a mess. The first question...

Sounds like quite a mess.

The first question I would ask is: did the fan need to be removed? We have to understand there will be some verbal abuse from fans especially in emotionally charged...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 10, 2014, 05:15pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
Posted By Tio
NFHS Ruling on long sleeve shirts

I was observing a Boys HS varsity game last night and a player had a long-sleeve undershirt on.

What is the ruling on long sleeved shirts? What color restrictions are there?

The jersey was...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 09, 2014, 03:34pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,860
Posted By Tio
As an official, hopefully you aren't a betting...

As an official, hopefully you aren't a betting man. :>
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 09, 2014, 02:55pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,860
Posted By Tio
The 3 point shot was simply not a foul. I don't...

The 3 point shot was simply not a foul. I don't even think there was contact.

The learning here is that the trail is caught behind the play and does not have an open look. He tries to position...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 09, 2014, 02:50pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,051
Posted By Tio
Not professional at all. With every game on TV,...

Not professional at all. With every game on TV, there is no place for this because it can be perceived in so many ways. I believe it was innocent but they should know better performing on national...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 04, 2014, 12:00pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,137
Posted By Tio
Announcer Question - Points of Emphasis

I evaluate officials for our local HS group and wanted to ask for some feedback on a situation I observed Tuesday night.

It is determined in pregame that one of the shot clocks is not operating. ...
Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 31, 2014, 10:32am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,649
Posted By Tio
Right, but not future assignments. They were...

Right, but not future assignments. They were looking at schedules for this year and likely have been doing this for quite awhile.
Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 31, 2014, 09:37am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,649
Posted By Tio
The value here was the officials could check and...

The value here was the officials could check and see who was getting the big assignments in each conference. They could then compare their schedule with others both in terms of number of games and...
Forum: Basketball Thu Oct 30, 2014, 11:38pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,649
Posted By Tio
These guys are the envy of so many officials who...

These guys are the envy of so many officials who would love to work 80-100 games and enjoy the game fees and prestige that come along with the turf. I have a feeling we don't know the whole story. ...
Forum: Basketball Tue Oct 21, 2014, 10:09am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,696
Posted By Tio
Shirts with Pre-Printed Flag

Has anyone purchased one of these shirts with the flag imprinted on the shirt?

Purchase Officials Supplies - Smitty MADE IN THE USA Dye Sublimated Shirt...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 06, 2013, 08:47am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,477
Posted By Tio
Indeed, Ed is a legend of officiating. I wonder...

Indeed, Ed is a legend of officiating. I wonder what conference he will be the coordinator of? That seems to be par for the course... Shaw a couple years ago and recently Kitts and Cahill.
Forum: Basketball Mon May 06, 2013, 01:18pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,425
Posted By Tio
This play falls into the category of one you...

This play falls into the category of one you "don't want to see again in the game." It is a foul. If we have blocked shot with marginal contact, then absolutely no-call would be the correct...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 463

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:44am.



Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0 RC1