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Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 01, 2007, 04:18pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,174
Posted By bossref
Red face Most Misunderstood Rules

I believe that what you are seeking is what I developed in the early 1990s
and that is a one page handout of 25 of the most misunderstood rules.

I ran BOSS Officials in San Diego and when...
Forum: Football Thu Dec 08, 2005, 08:00pm
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By bossref
Anyone interested in purchasing a 2004 Rose...

Anyone interested in purchasing a 2004
Rose Bowl (Baden) football signed by Reggie Bush?

For sale to highest bidder.

Signed a few months ago at a Helix HS function
for Alex Smith.
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 08, 2005, 07:58pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By bossref
I know it's off topic and I don't want to ...

I know it's off topic and I don't want to
ruffle any feathers, but I was just wondering
about the value of a 2004 Rose Bowl SC (baden)
football signed by Reggie Bush.

I have one that might be...
Forum: Basketball Wed Nov 16, 2005, 05:10pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,664
Posted By bossref
Don't go looking for trouble

Imagomer, you should know better.
Good officials don't go looking for trouble.
Let this game get over as smoothly as possible.
OK to dislike how things went, but not the officials place
to...
Forum: Basketball Wed Oct 05, 2005, 01:32am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,873
Posted By bossref
You guys (gals)are funny.

Most every time I post, it becomes a fairly
long thread, whether on topic or off topic.

Just glad to make my contribution.

Sometimes you people are funny!
Forum: Basketball Tue Oct 04, 2005, 01:42am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,201
Posted By bossref
Just wondering if I deserve some credit?

Seeing as how I probably developed the first written page
of Misunderstood Rules (around 1980) and sent them to
you for further expansion, I just wondered if I should
be given credit for creating...
Forum: Basketball Sat Oct 01, 2005, 09:30am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,873
Posted By bossref
Maybe you're right ................

........that there's a time/place for humor,
especially in the "off-season".

And you guys run (moderate) this site,
so I guess you've got your own 'elastic" clause.

I just hoped that I could...
Forum: Basketball Fri Sep 30, 2005, 12:57pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,873
Posted By bossref
Just hoping that this forum will focus more on...

Just hoping that this forum will focus more
on improving knowledge and spend less time with
off-topic posts and bickering this new season.

I'll be recruiting and training a large group in the...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jul 28, 2005, 08:04am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,495
Posted By bossref
thank you

Thanks for the link to NASO.
Thank you for your support.

If you, your partner, or another fellow official
is attacked, please take it very seriously and
prosecute to the fullest.
Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 27, 2005, 07:19pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,495
Posted By bossref
Thanks for the tips

#1 first responder: you're an A-Hole.

#2 website was created by someone else using old info.
All errors will be cleaned up....... and yes we do
mostly adult rec using NCAA rules. "Request" will...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jul 27, 2005, 05:39pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,495
Posted By bossref
One of our officials was assaulted last night ...

One of our officials was assaulted last night
during a men's rec league game and has contacted the police.

Can anyone tell me about CA law as it pertains
to the type of offense and the...
Forum: Basketball Thu May 12, 2005, 11:25pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By bossref
Hey was Ken Cole any good?

Just wondering about a player from the 60s by the name
of Ken Cole.
It was rumored that he was to be the first non-American to be drafted into the NBA, but his reputation for wildness
kept that...
Forum: Basketball Wed May 11, 2005, 04:15pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By bossref
Fellow officials, I need your assistance. ...

Fellow officials,

I need your assistance.

I just got a notification of cancellation/non renewal
of liability insurance for my "group" of officials
from Chubb Custom Insurance of New York, NY....
Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 16, 2005, 01:31am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
Posted By bossref
depends upon

If you are working single-person mechanics and they have a 3 point line, work at top of key, unless there is excessive lowpost play, and then adjust accordingly.
Stand where you can get eye contact...
Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 16, 2005, 01:18am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
Posted By bossref
I liked your website

It's great that you teach the history of hoops.

I grew up within 2 miles of the original Converse factory.
I played sparingly at Malden HS and New Prep and ULowell.
I got to see Russell,...
Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 07, 2005, 08:20pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By bossref
Thanks

Tony, thanks.

I think that maybe it might be best to start something new and just offer a superior product.

We're blessed with good weather, great facilities, and many, many retired ex-players...
Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 07, 2005, 01:10pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,106
Posted By bossref
sorry my post missed the point

BBRef thanks for pointing out that he wasn't looking
to start assigning. My mistake.

More on topic:

A group was mildly successful around 1990 by running leagues for businesses. I think it was...
Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 07, 2005, 12:03pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,106
Posted By bossref
I can help with biz ideas

I would be willing to share some ideas and caveats.

#1 contact league directors to offer services
contact tournament directors
#2 form/organize a group of at least a dozen officials
...
Forum: Basketball Sun Mar 06, 2005, 03:16pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By bossref
Looking for opinions on whether it's feasible for...

Looking for opinions on whether it's feasible for basketball
to organize in a similar fashion as does Little league in baseball, AYSO in soccer, and Pop Warner in football.

There's an...
Forum: Basketball Sat Feb 26, 2005, 10:03pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,421
Posted By bossref
Even veterans can learn ......

My two cents worth: this website is the best.

I've got 32 years experience and I teach basketball officiating year round.

I've learned that I don't know it all and that even crusty old...
Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 03, 2005, 03:01am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,690
Posted By bossref
How a coach can get a T

Coach Trenkle from San Diego State (years ago) told an officials group that when he wanted to get a T to motivate his players, he had a fail-safe line:
"Hey ref, I know you can't count to three,...
Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 03, 2005, 02:54am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By bossref
Legal to be 1st to touch

Fed and NCAA

Legal to come back inbounds at approx. the same spot
they left the court, and must have "Something in and nothing out" to re-establish position on the court.
They do not have to...
Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 03, 2005, 02:51am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By bossref
Try the Fox-Pearl

Any time you change whistles, it will take time
to adjust to the difference in tone or how hard you need to blow, or if it's too loud or not loud enough.

If you work games in gyms that don't have...
Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 31, 2005, 07:21pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,041
Posted By bossref
Another source of striped shirts

If you want another manufacturer of striped shirts,try TEAMWORK Athletic Apparel in San Marcos (due north of San Diego. 1 800 333 6063.

They won't sell to individuals, teams, or leagues.
You've...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 13, 2005, 05:19pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,047
Posted By bossref
I hate it when people get off topic

Can't any thread stay on topic without freakin' sarcasm
every time!

We try to preach about running your mouth and say,
"Don't talk unless you can improve the silence".

I hate it when threads...
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