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Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 27, 2003, 11:07am

Replies: 7 No Fog Views: 1,388 Posted By 4 Sport Official You should consider yourself lucky that you do... You should consider yourself lucky that you do not work in the valley. My hottest game last year was 112 F at game time, and I had the dish. This weekend I will get some relief, because I am...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 04, 2003, 03:09pm

Replies: 6 Fair or foul??? Views: 1,890 Posted By 4 Sport Official Just think of the bag as the base of an imaginary... Just think of the bag as the base of an imaginary fair pole/foul pole, for the purposes of batted balls that have been grounded. For all intensive purposes it works the same way as the "foul" pole,...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 27, 2003, 12:26pm

Replies: 6 OBR Views: 1,167 Posted By 4 Sport Official different editions For the past few years, I had purchased the OBR at Barnes & Noble, here in my town. They carry the edition that is published by The Sporting News. This year I purchased an edition that is...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 11, 2003, 02:36pm

Replies: 5 Jacket recommendations Views: 1,712 Posted By 4 Sport Official I strongly recommend what is IMO, God's gift to... I strongly recommend what is IMO, God's gift to athletes and officials alike. Under Armour. Specifically, for cold temperatures, Under Armour Cold Gear. I like to wear the Cold Gear leggings, with...

Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 10, 2003, 06:43pm

Replies: 9 Dropped third strike, batter-runner kicks the ball Views: 11,794 Posted By 4 Sport Official I had almost this exact situation occur last year... I had almost this exact situation occur last year in a NFHS game. The only difference was that the ball squirted out as the very alert batter had already started for first on his swinging third...

Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 10, 2003, 06:38pm

Replies: 13 Fed Test Views: 1,512 Posted By 4 Sport Official Did you miss the only one that I missed (#80)? I... Did you miss the only one that I missed (#80)? I have not been able to find any specific documentation for that one in the rule or case books, other that the blanket 8-4-2k. They only address a...

Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 27, 2003, 03:27pm

Replies: 21 Smelling good! Views: 1,950 Posted By 4 Sport Official With attention to detail like that, I am sure... With attention to detail like that, I am sure that the "nameless" individual must be a very sharp official, all-around.

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 25, 2003, 12:37pm

Replies: 4 Logo Athletic Shirts Views: 2,025 Posted By 4 Sport Official I have two extras that are opened, but only one... I have two extras that are opened, but only one of which has been worn, and only one time. I would have to check what sizes they are, but I would be willing to part with them, as I now wear a...

Forum: Football Thu Jan 23, 2003, 11:29am

Replies: 11 Forward Progress Views: 1,566 Posted By 4 Sport Official While it may be helpful to some umpires to see... While it may be helpful to some umpires to see one foot put forward to distinguish it as the spot, this is something that should be confirmed in the pre-game discussion. Ideally, everyone should...

Forum: Football Fri Jan 17, 2003, 02:46pm

Replies: 7 Letterman's Top 10 Referee Excuses Views: 1,760 Posted By 4 Sport Official This was written by Bill Scheft, who also writes... This was written by Bill Scheft, who also writes for Sports Illustrated, and recently had one of the funniest sports jokes that I have heard. With the rash of firings of NFL head coaches at...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 17, 2003, 02:08pm

Replies: 12 administration of a T Views: 1,385 Posted By 4 Sport Official Which do you mean, the chicken or the egg, or the... Which do you mean, the chicken or the egg, or the personal or the technical? BTW, Did anyone get their feathers in a bunch? I was thinking of picking up a fifth sport. Does anyone know how...

Forum: Football Thu Jan 16, 2003, 01:55pm

Replies: 27 NEW - 2003 NFHS Football Rule Changes (as written by the NFHS Rules Committee) Views: 7,046 Posted By 4 Sport Official I am hoping that this will also be revised on... I am hoping that this will also be revised on 7-5-9c, as that is the one that I have had a problem with, in terms of the language. I agree on the spirit of the rule, but I feel that "forward" should...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 15, 2003, 01:03pm

Replies: 23 Very, very disturbing situation Views: 2,309 Posted By 4 Sport Official Obviously, this would have been easier to use at... Obviously, this would have been easier to use at the game, but I would think that in light of such a serious accusation, I would have had the player who was being taunted corroborate my statement, as...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 15, 2003, 12:46pm

Replies: 39 Should the NFL have Full Time Officials? Views: 4,170 Posted By 4 Sport Official Clearly a questionable call? I disagree. ... Clearly a questionable call? I disagree. More importantly, why is a guy who supposedly did not own/use a rule book quoting Fed rules, in reference to a situation in an NFL game? Kickers...

Forum: Football Tue Jan 14, 2003, 05:06pm

Replies: 39 Should the NFL have Full Time Officials? Views: 4,170 Posted By 4 Sport Official Not to change the subject too much, but does... Not to change the subject too much, but does anyone besides me think that although the play in the Giants/49ers game was definitely too close to call uncatchable, for the purposes of not throwing a...

Forum: Football Mon Jan 13, 2003, 02:41pm

Replies: 11 NFL crew placement Views: 3,057 Posted By 4 Sport Official Side Judge Don Carlsen #39 This gentleman... Side Judge Don Carlsen #39 This gentleman got his start in my association, and was working the Divisional playoff game in Oakland yesterday. I hope he will have the opportunity to work...

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 31, 2002, 06:38pm

Replies: 13 Another throw in question Views: 1,846 Posted By 4 Sport Official NF Case book 9.2.2 situation A "Thrower A1 attempts deception by : (a) causing the ball to carom from the wall behind him/her, or from the floor out of bounds and then into the court..." Ruling : Violation in (a), since the...

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 31, 2002, 06:26pm

Replies: 19 Big day Views: 2,034 Posted By 4 Sport Official Have a thorough pre-game with your partner,... Have a thorough pre-game with your partner, especially if you have not worked with them often, or at all, and plan to arrive at the game site early.

Forum: Volleyball Tue Dec 31, 2002, 02:22pm

Replies: 5 Volleyball Ratings Views: 1,540 Posted By 4 Sport Official I found that even the coaches who liked you,... I found that even the coaches who liked you, remembered you, and/or were satisfied with your work, would often forget, or just not take the time to submit your evaluation to the IHSA. The only...

Forum: Volleyball Mon Dec 30, 2002, 01:24pm

Replies: 5 Volleyball Ratings Views: 1,540 Posted By 4 Sport Official clarification Just to clarify, ref5678's reply refers to the rating system for high school officials, and is the same system that is used for all high school sports in Illinois, under the IHSA. I always found...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 18, 2002, 06:45pm

Replies: 19 Gotta Love those travel games Views: 2,142 Posted By 4 Sport Official Last Friday, I drove 210 miles (roundtrip). ... Last Friday, I drove 210 miles (roundtrip). Fortunately, I was the driver, and it was for a tournament, so my mileage was on the check, which was just shy of $200 for three games. Woo hoo!

Forum: Football Wed Dec 18, 2002, 06:40pm

Replies: 4 Team Boxes Views: 1,074 Posted By 4 Sport Official The easiest time I had keeping a team back was at... The easiest time I had keeping a team back was at a field where it had rained heavily for several days before. There was a pit for a long jump, or some other track and field event right about where...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 18, 2002, 01:09pm

Replies: 28 Basic 3-seconds question Views: 4,048 Posted By 4 Sport Official Yes, My association did have three officials... Yes, My association did have three officials for some of the larger, league games, during the regular season last year, but we have discontinued this practice, this year. I am not sure if it was...

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 17, 2002, 02:28pm

Replies: 16 Block/Charge Views: 3,064 Posted By 4 Sport Official The way that I like to look at this, and also,... The way that I like to look at this, and also, explain it to a coach who questions the call, is to look at, "Who initiated the contact?" You should also consider, where the contact was made, and...

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 17, 2002, 02:11pm

Replies: 28 Basic 3-seconds question Views: 4,048 Posted By 4 Sport Official I retract my previous statement Nevadaref, After seeing the responses in this thread, and in your other thread, regarding the use of the shot clock in the other states of the Union, I apologize. I was under the mistaken...

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