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Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 11, 2011, 01:24am

Replies: 61 referee shirt Views: 10,983 Posted By offici88 Vinegar is the do-it-all in my house these days.... Vinegar is the do-it-all in my house these days. Add some white vinegar to your next load and see if that helps. I've been using vinegar for my color and odor problems (works for Under Armour very...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 11, 2011, 01:22am

Replies: 4 False TRIPLE Foul? Views: 1,566 Posted By offici88 False TRIPLE Foul? Getting to the end of a close GV game, I had a situation I've never even thought of. As I reflected after the game, I think it's actually an elusive false triple foul situation. If not, it's still...

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 11, 2010, 03:17pm

Replies: 8 Breaking into the college level Views: 1,695 Posted By offici88 Breaking into the college level I've been working progressively more and better high school games over the last 13 years. As I look to the next 5 years, I'd like to keep working up in quality. How do you recommend I break into the...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 11, 2010, 11:44am

Replies: 52 Coach on the court. What is your call? Views: 5,690 Posted By offici88 Does this mean the potential for a 7 point play?... Does this mean the potential for a 7 point play? The 3 goes in, a bench players comes onto the court (T #1) and takes out the shooter (T #2). Let's just hope the lead doesn't have a rebounding foul...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 23, 2009, 10:52am

Replies: 23 Flagrant foul Views: 3,458 Posted By offici88 I'm confusing successive with double. Double T... I'm confusing successive with double. Double T would be POI, right? Since this was one then the other, shoot then possession in same order as the fouls.

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 23, 2009, 10:40am

Replies: 23 Flagrant foul Views: 3,458 Posted By offici88 Intentional on A1 and Flagrant T on B1. I don't... Intentional on A1 and Flagrant T on B1. I don't have my books in front of me so clarify for me, who gets the ball and where? Obviously we'll shoot free throws for both teams in the order the fouls...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 23, 2009, 09:20am

Replies: 194 T Up a Fan?!? Views: 17,927 Posted By offici88 T Up a Fan?!? GV last night with a near first...almost had to whack a fan. I look forward to the fodder and clarifications. Sit: Held ball, partner whistle, white lets go, girl for green hits the deck, starts...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 17, 2009, 01:48pm

Replies: 37 Question about player and 4 quarters per night... Views: 9,108 Posted By offici88 I see a big difference between "I'm not exactly... I see a big difference between "I'm not exactly sure, but..." and "It's not my jurisdiction, but my understanding is..." I see a question about quarters on par with suspension for ejection. For...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 17, 2009, 11:47am

Replies: 37 Question about player and 4 quarters per night... Views: 9,108 Posted By offici88 We've had some confusion this year since schools... We've had some confusion this year since schools are allowed to experiment with halves. I haven't had to deal with the questions but did talk to an Assignor last night who gave a strong reminder that...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 17, 2009, 11:37am

Replies: 37 Question about player and 4 quarters per night... Views: 9,108 Posted By offici88 Just so we're clear, I'm talking about a JV... Just so we're clear, I'm talking about a JV player who played in the 4th quarter (which means he's a Varsity player too).

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 17, 2009, 11:32am

Replies: 37 Question about player and 4 quarters per night... Views: 9,108 Posted By offici88 Official policy---no. But it's a credibility... Official policy---no. But it's a credibility factor. My response may simply be "OT is an extension of the 4th quarter." I'll always preface a question about quarters with "it's not my jurisdiction...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 17, 2009, 10:53am

Replies: 37 Question about player and 4 quarters per night... Views: 9,108 Posted By offici88 It's not our responsibility to enforce the... It's not our responsibility to enforce the quarter rule, but we still must know about it enough to explain it. You're right that OT is an extension of the 4th quarter. For small schools, I often...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 16, 2009, 03:49pm

Replies: 43 bad day Views: 3,843 Posted By offici88 Great advice. In the time between realizing that... Great advice. In the time between realizing that the clock didn't run and addressing the coach, I, myself, would choose a number of seconds that I was absolutely sure ran off the clock and sell him...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 16, 2009, 03:32pm

Replies: 43 bad day Views: 3,843 Posted By offici88 Live and learn. Don't make the same mistakes (too... Live and learn. Don't make the same mistakes (too many times) again. We all have bad days. The key is that you're reflecting on what went wrong, when, and how it could be better next time. For...

Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 11, 2009, 03:34pm

Replies: 17 multiple overtime periods Views: 2,045 Posted By offici88 In my 4 OT game last week, I had to correct the... In my 4 OT game last week, I had to correct the clock when he put up 7 for the period. Yes, it is impressive news to share, but it's still the 4th quarter.

Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 11, 2009, 03:32pm

Replies: 35 Trial by Fire, FT, TO, Blarge Views: 3,396 Posted By offici88 So glad I found this thread today. I've got a... So glad I found this thread today. I've got a game tonight for a team that I haven't worked in 3-4 years. That game went about as badly as the OP. Anything that could rattle me, did, and it showed. I...

Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 11, 2009, 02:47pm

Replies: 49 Your call? Views: 4,594 Posted By offici88 I'd apply the same logic, based on what other... I'd apply the same logic, based on what other veterans have shared with me. Wisconsin wants a call when bodies are on the floor like this situation.

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 08, 2009, 01:51pm

Replies: 92 Jewelry rule causes yelling Views: 9,977 Posted By offici88 And I've seen MS and HS JV girls choose to sit... And I've seen MS and HS JV girls choose to sit out rather than remove the earrings. I've seen it in basketball in the past and JV VB this fall. As a coach, I wouldn't be very please with the choice...

Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 07, 2009, 01:56pm

Replies: 34 Preferences for scoreboard/timer & scorebook operations Views: 4,176 Posted By offici88 So timely. Just last week I had a game where the... So timely. Just last week I had a game where the home/official bookkeeper was seemingly inexperienced. She was tentative and not very communicative. I tried to engage/entertain all at the table as...

Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 07, 2009, 01:22pm

Replies: 53 whats the best captains speech that you have heard?? Views: 6,465 Posted By offici88 I've heard this from veterans in the captains'... I've heard this from veterans in the captains' meeting as well as our pregame. The first time I heard it, I cringed. I couldn't believe that would even be an option. Of course the same official also...

Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 04, 2009, 10:50am

Replies: 30 4 OTs...you've got to be kidding Views: 4,038 Posted By offici88 This was suggested by the male students in the... This was suggested by the male students in the crowd. After the 1st OT, they suggested a game of lightning to determine the winner. They also suggested that the first basket of the 2nd quarter...

Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 04, 2009, 01:10am

Replies: 53 whats the best captains speech that you have heard?? Views: 6,465 Posted By offici88 Thanks for passing this on. I used the dunk line... Thanks for passing this on. I used the dunk line in my G V game tonight (4 OTs by the way) and it was perfect.

Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 04, 2009, 01:07am

Replies: 30 4 OTs...you've got to be kidding Views: 4,038 Posted By offici88 4 OTs...you've got to be kidding The season is off to a roaring start...or at least slow and long start. My first varsity game of the year ended after 4 OTs. I've never before witnessed such a lengthy (and hideous) game. I pose...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 03, 2009, 04:35pm

Replies: 24 Backcourt or No? Views: 2,623 Posted By offici88 I see/call this every year and the coach goes... I see/call this every year and the coach goes nuts. When a player comes down with the ball and one foot in the front court before the second foot in the back court, the pivot foot has been...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 03, 2009, 03:19pm

Replies: 35 How do you introduce yourself to captains & coaches? Views: 3,625 Posted By offici88 Wisconsin has the same ranking card... Wisconsin has the same ranking card recommendation. Rankings from schools are supposed to impact post-season assignments. If I'm a coach, I'm tossing the card and verifying names in the book or from...

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