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Forum: Football Tue Oct 14, 2014, 02:24pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By DesertZebra
My umpire is retiring

My umpire is retiring after 35+ years of service to our association. His last regular season game is Nov. 7th... and I always thought he’d be 6 feet under before he stopped calling football. Any...
Forum: Football Wed Feb 11, 2009, 05:06pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By DesertZebra
NCAA mulls tougher taunting penalties

Article from espn.com about tougher penalties for players taunting before scoring a touchdown. Somehow, I don't see coaches being okay with taking points off the board.
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Forum: Football Thu Jan 29, 2009, 05:34pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,390
Posted By DesertZebra
Wow, I did not know that. Thanks, Ed

Wow, I did not know that. Thanks, Ed
Forum: Football Thu Jan 29, 2009, 03:47pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,390
Posted By DesertZebra
Again, not trying to be an a-hole, but you really...

Again, not trying to be an a-hole, but you really should not turn your back to the field. If you're concerned about your chains, a little turn of the head (and an effective pre-game) can solve that....
Forum: Football Thu Jan 29, 2009, 10:09am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,390
Posted By DesertZebra
It's good practice to never turn your back to the...

It's good practice to never turn your back to the field.
Forum: General / Off-Topic Sun Jan 25, 2009, 07:51pm
Replies: 309
Views: 49,484
Posted By DesertZebra
One night, as a couple lays down for bed, the...

One night, as a couple lays down for bed, the husband starts rubbing his wife's arm.
The wife turns over and says, "I'm sorry honey, I've got a gynecologist appointment tomorrow and I want to stay ...
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 20, 2009, 11:18pm
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By DesertZebra
Yes, we have one. I guess the issue never got...

Yes, we have one. I guess the issue never got that far as they provided one.
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 20, 2009, 11:12pm
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By DesertZebra
Thanks, guys. The scorer didn't do a bad job, I...

Thanks, guys. The scorer didn't do a bad job, I just thought it looked bad to have a player in a home team jersey running the book.
Forum: Football Tue Jan 20, 2009, 10:53pm
Replies: 33
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Views: 3,263
Posted By DesertZebra
Walt's got it nailed. There are several...

Walt's got it nailed. There are several requirements needed before a foul is considered a PSK, including where the foul takes place. Give that rule an extra look, and know it inside and out, it can...
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 20, 2009, 10:49pm
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By DesertZebra
Official scorer question

I don't ref basketball, but I do have a question. My school's team played a very disorganized school tonight. They had to use our school for their home game (last minute) and didn't supply a...
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 20, 2009, 03:13pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By DesertZebra
23... don't they all?

23... don't they all?
Forum: Football Fri Jan 09, 2009, 01:33pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,263
Posted By DesertZebra
Nice article about Championship Game officials

ESPN the magazine had a nice article online that followed the officials for last night's chapionship game. Article included the preparations they took days in advance, to halftime adjustments. All...
Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 11:37pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,732
Posted By DesertZebra
Thanks for the links. I will watch them tomorrow...

Thanks for the links. I will watch them tomorrow when I have the time. I like to model my signalling after Mike, he's one of the best out there.
Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 12:06am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By DesertZebra
In this case I think two officials saw two...

In this case I think two officials saw two different things (two different angles) and they did what they ought to have done, replay it. Yeah, it looks funny, but it's reassuring to know that one...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 06:10pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By DesertZebra
It was one of those plays where you could flag...

It was one of those plays where you could flag either, or neither, but not just one.
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 03:53pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
Friendly wagers, no biggie. Stop making...

Friendly wagers, no biggie. Stop making mountains.
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 11:00am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
That's exactly what I think happened. The spot...

That's exactly what I think happened. The spot was changed (rightfully so) and Tressel nearly flew off the handle when it did. My guess is that the LJ wasn't perpindicular to the play because it...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 02:33am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
I thought for sure he, or his assistants, were...

I thought for sure he, or his assistants, were gonna cost them 15 yards.
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 01:24am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
Way to blow my legitimate question out of the...

Way to blow my legitimate question out of the water guys.

As to the 4th down play and the coaches on the field, yes, some OSU coaches were 2 yards onto the field, but after watching the replay,...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 12:52am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
I agree with you on that point. But we've got to...

I agree with you on that point. But we've got to play with the cards we're dealt right now. The problem is, how can one define the difference between emotion and taunting. I think the rules are...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 12:46am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
Hey, no complaints here. I won a pretty penny on...

Hey, no complaints here. I won a pretty penny on that game. Bucks covered the spread easily.
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 12:45am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
The hashmarks on the sideline must be what you're...

The hashmarks on the sideline must be what you're referring to, because that's where the were standing. Nice try though.
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 12:25am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
OK, i wasn't playing in the game, but whatever. ...

OK, i wasn't playing in the game, but whatever. Some of us get tired of you, too. :rolleyes:
Forum: Football Tue Jan 06, 2009, 12:23am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
OK, if the foul was on the receiver, then the...

OK, if the foul was on the receiver, then the entire Texas sideline should have been flagged for running 15 yards or so onto the field. Yeah, they were excited, but rules are rules.

I'm not...
Forum: Football Mon Jan 05, 2009, 11:59pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,025
Posted By DesertZebra
OSU/Texas ending

OK, I had two reasons to watch the Fiesta Bowl, aside from natural necessity just by being a male: I'm a Buckeye fan, and my great cousin was white hatting the game.

As a fellow white hat I have...
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