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Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 02:53pm

Replies: 16 One of THOSE partners Views: 2,137 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie I refed a game a few nights ago where a kid... I refed a game a few nights ago where a kid reached in and poked a player in the eye (he was ok). This was right at the end of the first half. Coming out of halftime, me and my partner (who is one...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 12:49pm

Replies: 37 In ya'lls is biddy ball and elementary worse than HS. Views: 2,925 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie I think the bigger trend with more impact is the... I think the bigger trend with more impact is the fact that these games are becoming more competitive. I can't speak for basketball, but in Michigan youth soccer, majors teams, with tryouts,...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 12:21pm

Replies: 21 Compensation for speaking to team Views: 2,103 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie [QUOTE]Originally posted by mick [B]I have no... [QUOTE]Originally posted by mick [B]I have no problem with the setting of the talk, I have a problem with what people tend to with the knowledge they recieve. If it meant people had a better...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 11:30am

Replies: 9 Referee's Dream........Or Nightmare? Views: 1,486 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Seriously though #1 priority of an official-... Seriously though #1 priority of an official- safety 1-A- produce a winner in regulation

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 11:24am

Replies: 16 One of THOSE partners Views: 2,137 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie That reminds me of something else. Our... That reminds me of something else. Our intramural program is not the "Land of Warnings". In a college setting, you are under a stricter code of conduct than the law, or what most associations will...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 11:16am

Replies: 21 Compensation for speaking to team Views: 2,103 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Great idea, but I have enough problems with "Hey,... Great idea, but I have enough problems with "Hey, I'm a ref and [blah blah blah I know the rules better than you blah blah]". Now, you have all the coaches and parents saying "Blah blah blah, I...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 23, 2005, 11:09am

Replies: 16 One of THOSE partners Views: 2,137 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Yeah, intramurals is hell. Talking about baptism... Yeah, intramurals is hell. Talking about baptism by fire, for new officials. When I'm not scorekeeping, and someone asks me what the foul count is like, I normally say "Some for you, some for...

Forum: Soccer Fri Feb 11, 2005, 10:10pm

Replies: 1 This makes me sick Views: 1,805 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Most officials do take responsiblity for their... Most officials do take responsiblity for their mistakes. But the attitude of most coaches is that these mistakes give them a right to verbally abuse the officials. I hate to sound exactly the same...

Forum: Soccer Fri Feb 11, 2005, 10:07pm

Replies: 5 Hand Ball in box penalty shot vs Goal awarded Views: 2,900 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie It sounds like he was asleep at the switch. ... It sounds like he was asleep at the switch. That's all I can think of. Although if he disallowed the goal, then I think a card should have been in order.

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 11, 2005, 10:02pm

Replies: 21 Sexist Coach Views: 1,912 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Actually, that's probably sufficent. My bad. Actually, that's probably sufficent. My bad.

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 11, 2005, 09:58pm

Replies: 9 Warning before Blows Views: 1,250 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie I kinda disagree with making a decision to call... I kinda disagree with making a decision to call it tighter, because if you know the pressure and intensity is escalating as the season goes on, you should be calling things early and often. There...

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 11, 2005, 09:37pm

Replies: 3 Professionalism Views: 1,161 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Approach each game appropriately. I won't say... Approach each game appropriately. I won't say the same, because not all games can be approached the same, but bitty ball should get the same level of respect and enthusiasm from its officials as the...

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 11, 2005, 09:34pm

Replies: 21 Sexist Coach Views: 1,912 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie I also hoped you filed a detailed and extensive... I also hoped you filed a detailed and extensive game report.

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 09, 2005, 09:56pm

Replies: 21 Straddling the division line. Views: 3,465 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie I once refed 3 intramural soccer games with a... I once refed 3 intramural soccer games with a fever, came home, sat in my bathroom with the shower running for like 45 minutes, went into bed, passed out, awoke exactly nine hours later and was...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 09, 2005, 09:49pm

Replies: 18 Not by the book Views: 2,007 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie She doesn't need to, 89 is an eligible number. She doesn't need to, 89 is an eligible number.

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 09, 2005, 09:46pm

Replies: 14 Shoes in your gear bag Views: 1,288 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie You might try asking a Finish Line for some of... You might try asking a Finish Line for some of their shoe forms. I doubt they would say yes, you would need a really nice manager, but the worst they can say is no.

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 09, 2005, 12:15pm

Replies: 14 I just can't get traveling right! Views: 1,724 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie My only beef with traveling is when someone asked... My only beef with traveling is when someone asked me what they did. I can never explain. I can't tell you why what you did was traveling. I can't teach other officials to see it. I can't break...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2005, 10:38pm

Replies: 11 Can coaches learn? Views: 1,469 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie They probably can, especially if they are... They probably can, especially if they are suspended or their T's cost their teams a game, but there are a few types who can't: 1)"(Insert big-name pro or college coach here)-in-training": Won't...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2005, 10:31pm

Replies: 11 FTs after simultaneous fouls? Views: 1,236 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Sounds sorta like a false double foul to me. B1... Sounds sorta like a false double foul to me. B1 and A2 are assessed a personal, the ball becomes dead when A2 fouled B2, so A1's shot cannot count, and A1 is shooting two, with no resumption of play...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2005, 10:28pm

Replies: 18 Most disgusting thing I've ever seen a coach do Views: 2,286 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie If I ever become head of a youth sports league,... If I ever become head of a youth sports league, no parent will coach a team unless they have great credentials. If it's at all possible.

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2005, 10:21pm

Replies: 10 bad calls Views: 1,500 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie 1) Angle- you probably didn't ever see what the... 1) Angle- you probably didn't ever see what the refs saw to make them call a foul. 2) Anticipation- on a break away, it's especially tempting to see a guy setting up for a block or to contest the...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 08, 2004, 10:21am

Replies: 13 Toughest game to officiate in quite some time Views: 1,723 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie This is why I come off as unapproachable. I... This is why I come off as unapproachable. I always have something great to say like that but think better of it. No idea what to say next. Last intramural season here at IU, we had a game with...

Forum: Soccer Wed Dec 08, 2004, 10:12am

Replies: 3 Throw-in Views: 1,822 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie As much as I hate to say it, the high school... As much as I hate to say it, the high school rules are probably right on this one. If you can't get the ball into the field on the first try, sorry. All you have to do is get it to pass over any...

Forum: Soccer Wed Dec 08, 2004, 10:00am

Replies: 11 can offside rule be made easier and better? Views: 2,458 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie Getting rid of offsides would lower the amount of... Getting rid of offsides would lower the amount of scoring in my opinion. Now, I cannot bring my defenders forward in the attack (up to the half line) and they must hang back by any strikers who...

Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 30, 2004, 08:59am

Replies: 25 Starting the season with a bang Views: 2,181 Posted By SpeedyGonGoalie All the T's were warrented. Throwing the hat... All the T's were warrented. Throwing the hat seemed kind of harmless, but you had already warned him, and I expect players and coaches to tone down all behavior like that when I give warnings (even...

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