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Forum: Football Sat Oct 31, 2009, 05:25pm

Replies: 0 Referee hit with helmet discharged from hospital Views: 1,098 Posted By NYBLUE Referee hit with helmet discharged from hospital Referee hit with helmet discharged from hospital (http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1225304.shtml?cat=566) Get well soon Pete!

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 24, 2009, 07:58pm

Replies: 10 New Balance Plate Shoes Views: 1,809 Posted By NYBLUE I've been wearing the 450's for about 14 months... I've been wearing the 450's for about 14 months now and love 'em. It's true, they need to be broken in a bit but not much. The only problem I had was the laces broke after wearing them for...

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 17, 2009, 06:11pm

Replies: 13 So yesterday I worked with errr... something Views: 1,766 Posted By NYBLUE Sounds like a Ron Luciano clone. Sounds like a Ron Luciano clone.

Forum: Basketball Wed Jun 17, 2009, 06:48pm

Replies: 10 Summer league canceled - boo hoo Views: 1,632 Posted By NYBLUE The summer league I was planning on working has... The summer league I was planning on working has opted to use a volunteer (non-certified ref) alongside one certified official in every game. Hence, the opportunites have been cut in half. :mad:

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 14, 2009, 10:00pm

Replies: 23 Contacts in NC & SC Views: 2,530 Posted By NYBLUE Wow! I guess you did. Now, you see how... Wow! I guess you did. Now, you see how desperate I am to establish these contacts before I make the move , eh? I can't thank you enough for helping me out! I realize being from NY will not...

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 13, 2009, 02:20pm

Replies: 23 Contacts in NC & SC Views: 2,530 Posted By NYBLUE Contacts in NC & SC I'm cosidering a move to the Charlotte NC/Rock Hill SC area in the fall and would llike to establish some contacts for both ASA and high school ball. I work girls HS FP in the spring and Girls JO...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 12:29pm

Replies: 22 Poll: Sunglasses on top of head Views: 2,277 Posted By NYBLUE I believe it's the same policy here in NY state. ... I believe it's the same policy here in NY state. If necessary, I tell them at the home plate conference that sunglasses worn on top of the head/hat are considered jewelry.

Forum: General / Off-Topic Tue Jun 02, 2009, 02:26pm

Replies: 5 Officiating Books or Books by Officials Views: 2,128 Posted By NYBLUE There's a new book out about baseball... There's a new book out about baseball umpiring... "As They See 'Em - A Fan's Travels in the Land of Umpires" by Bruce Weber I've almost finished it and really enjoy it. Weber is a NY Times...

Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 13, 2009, 12:14am

Replies: 44 Uconn vs Syracuse Views: 4,764 Posted By NYBLUE Looks like I'll be calling into work in the... Looks like I'll be calling into work in the morning. :)

Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 13, 2009, 12:06am

Replies: 44 Uconn vs Syracuse Views: 4,764 Posted By NYBLUE This may become a battle of walk-ons :eek: This may become a battle of walk-ons :eek:

Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 13, 2009, 12:01am

Replies: 44 Uconn vs Syracuse Views: 4,764 Posted By NYBLUE I've been watching since the opening tip 4... I've been watching since the opening tip 4 somethin hours ago. An epic game! Great job by the officials to get the call right at the end of regulation (devendorf's winning 3 that really wasn't)....

Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 11, 2009, 10:01pm

Replies: 0 NCAA refs working D1 tournament Views: 1,114 Posted By NYBLUE NCAA refs working D1 tournament nice article from USA Today about the selection process..... NCAA referees sweating out their own bubble watch ...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2009, 09:05pm

Replies: 2 Post-game handshakes.....another angle Views: 888 Posted By NYBLUE I won't even shake hands with my partner(s), yet... I won't even shake hands with my partner(s), yet alone any spectators, while still on the court. It can be perceived as though you are satisfied with the outcome and are happy that the winning...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2009, 05:58pm

Replies: 22 Game fees? Views: 2,412 Posted By NYBLUE In NY state..... Varsity: $67.50 3... In NY state..... Varsity: $67.50 3 Person: $61.75 JV/Frosh: $47.25 Mileage is 40 cents.

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 14, 2009, 05:49pm

Replies: 12 ABA Officials pay Views: 3,959 Posted By NYBLUE DOn't know about the ABA, but I do know officials... DOn't know about the ABA, but I do know officials who work an EBA (Eastern Basketball Alliance) get $100 per game. The EBA is a pro league that uses a 2 man referee system.

Forum: Basketball Sun Jan 11, 2009, 05:54pm

Replies: 13 Can I get some love here ? Views: 1,626 Posted By NYBLUE A tough call to make but I believe you made the... A tough call to make but I believe you made the right call.

Forum: Football Thu Jan 08, 2009, 06:20pm

Replies: 19 Mike Carey Video Views: 3,732 Posted By NYBLUE IMO, Carey is the best referee in the game. ... IMO, Carey is the best referee in the game. I had the pleasure to meet Mike and his crew back in 2002. I was fortunate to stay in the same hotel as the crew prior to the Cincinnati @ Buffalo...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 07, 2009, 09:08pm

Replies: 27 Whistle at End of Quarter Revisited Views: 2,236 Posted By NYBLUE Same here. Our clinics teach us that each... Same here. Our clinics teach us that each quarter/period must have a whistle at the conclusion. When there's nothing happening (no shot, etc.) I pause slightly after the horn and then blow the...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 07, 2009, 08:55pm

Replies: 61 We report - you decide. No - not Fox news - thank goodness. Views: 3,928 Posted By NYBLUE As a player, I used "baseline", but as an... As a player, I used "baseline", but as an official I always call it the "endline".

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 06, 2009, 04:35pm

Replies: 31 2009 ASA Umpire Exam Views: 10,072 Posted By NYBLUE If someone takes the test and is confident they... If someone takes the test and is confident they scored well, it'd be nice of them to share their answers here on the forum. :D

Forum: General / Off-Topic Sun Jan 04, 2009, 07:03pm

Replies: 5 Officiating Books or Books by Officials Views: 2,128 Posted By NYBLUE Officiating Books or Books by Officials I'm really into reading books written for officials, specifically basketball and baseball/softball, and books written by officials about their careers. What are some books that you have enjoyed or...

Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 03, 2009, 06:11pm

Replies: 8 Shorts or pants? Views: 1,058 Posted By NYBLUE I would have been worried that he would show up... I would have been worried that he would show up in non-black shorts.:eek: I probably would have emailed him just to remind him that we wear black.

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 25, 2008, 07:31pm

Replies: 30 Did Santa bring any gear? Views: 3,607 Posted By NYBLUE I bought these for myself last weekend as a... I bought these for myself last weekend as a holiday present to myself... http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/5594/rbktalkincrazygd4.th.jpg...

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 24, 2008, 05:03pm

Replies: 20 Throw-In Mechanics Views: 2,333 Posted By NYBLUE Standards for my organization (NY state Girls HS,... Standards for my organization (NY state Girls HS, Central Western region): Hand the ball to the player when administering the throw-in on the frontcourt endline. Bounce the ball when the throw-in...

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 02, 2008, 12:57am

Replies: 9 Incredible - coach tossed at scrimmage! Views: 1,271 Posted By NYBLUE Niiiice! I think I'll try that one sometime.... Niiiice! I think I'll try that one sometime. :)

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