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Forum: Basketball Mon Jul 28, 2008, 03:49pm

Replies: 26 Player Down - Rule and Your Philosophy Views: 2,264 Posted By blindmanwalking This is the only fair solution. If the offensive... This is the only fair solution. If the offensive team were allowed to continuously attempt shots they would be gaining a huge advantage from the other team's injured player. The way the rule is set...

Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 13, 2008, 04:37pm

Replies: 70 Exercise Routine Views: 5,279 Posted By blindmanwalking Mike, I belong to 2 and they have both been more... Mike, I belong to 2 and they have both been more help than I ever imagined. Just be patient and learn from the vets. Pick up some summer games too. They help alot. Good luck.

Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 13, 2008, 03:55pm

Replies: 70 Exercise Routine Views: 5,279 Posted By blindmanwalking Mike, What part of Illinois are you from? You... Mike, What part of Illinois are you from? You should join an association. Several guys on here can steer you in the right direction.

Forum: Basketball Fri Aug 03, 2007, 02:18pm

Replies: 33 U call it Views: 2,254 Posted By blindmanwalking You guys are giving me a headache. :p You guys are giving me a headache. :p

Forum: Basketball Thu May 24, 2007, 01:46pm

Replies: 11 Time Out Mechanics Views: 1,443 Posted By blindmanwalking I don't think we'll be standing in the center... I don't think we'll be standing in the center circle for a full time out unless there are no cheerleaders involved in the game. Frankly, I'm more concerned about my own safety at the start of a full...

Forum: Basketball Mon Apr 16, 2007, 03:11pm

Replies: 31 Tim Duncan - double T Views: 3,096 Posted By blindmanwalking I'll never understand how anyone can get upset... I'll never understand how anyone can get upset over anything in the NBA. IMO, it is entertainment first, a contest 2nd. The officials are probably the best in the world at calling games using NBA...

Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 26, 2007, 08:25am

Replies: 6 Some things I've noticed during the tournament Views: 1,277 Posted By blindmanwalking 1. I picked up this habit this year. Don't know... 1. I picked up this habit this year. Don't know why, but it works pretty well. I never did care for the bird dog. 2. I noticed it too. I hate it.

Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 19, 2007, 03:49pm

Replies: 19 Origin of the jump stop? Views: 2,898 Posted By blindmanwalking I used the move on occasion in the late 70's in... I used the move on occasion in the late 70's in high school. Sometimes it was called a travel, most of the time it wasn't.

Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 19, 2007, 03:28pm

Replies: 15 Pre-game meeting with coaches/captains Views: 3,236 Posted By blindmanwalking I emphasize good sportsmanship and tell the... I emphasize good sportsmanship and tell the captains they are to keep their teams under control. I tell the coaches to observe the box, be clear on timeout requests, and ask if their players are...

Forum: Basketball Sat Mar 10, 2007, 04:24pm

Replies: 53 Jim Burr Views: 7,333 Posted By blindmanwalking I'm not missing anything in my analogy. If these... I'm not missing anything in my analogy. If these are the most athletic players in the world they shouldn't have much trouble following the rules. Again, that's likely how NBA officials are told to...

Forum: Basketball Sat Mar 10, 2007, 10:19am

Replies: 53 Jim Burr Views: 7,333 Posted By blindmanwalking Are you seriously comparing college officials to... Are you seriously comparing college officials to NBA officials? I'm not knocking the NBA guys because they are calling the game the way they are told to (I assume), however, the blatant rules...

Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 08, 2007, 05:31pm

Replies: 134 Would you have T ed ? Views: 6,700 Posted By blindmanwalking The three things you mention aren't in the same... The three things you mention aren't in the same category as what is being discussed. Personal insults during a game directed at a player are your business. It only takes a couple of minutes to get...

Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 08, 2007, 08:58am

Replies: 134 Would you have T ed ? Views: 6,700 Posted By blindmanwalking So you're in favor of penalizing a kid for... So you're in favor of penalizing a kid for insulting an official but if someone in the crowd insults/gets personal with a kid you consider it part of the game? Your not very consistent.

Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 07, 2007, 12:05pm

Replies: 27 Chants coming to an end? Views: 2,069 Posted By blindmanwalking High school kids should not have to deal with... High school kids should not have to deal with personal insults/attacks while playing a game. If it isn't stopped or controlled, it will only get worse. I really don't pay much attention to fans...

Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 07, 2007, 11:54am

Replies: 27 Chants coming to an end? Views: 2,069 Posted By blindmanwalking If your skin is this thick then you won't mind me... If your skin is this thick then you won't mind me calling you a fool, right?

Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 07, 2007, 11:51am

Replies: 27 Chants coming to an end? Views: 2,069 Posted By blindmanwalking Ya gotta start somewhere. The chants/comments in... Ya gotta start somewhere. The chants/comments in my area seem to escalate and get a little more personal every year. Officials shouldn't have to deal with this, it should be game management.

Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 05, 2007, 05:39pm

Replies: 3 Playoff game in the court system Views: 1,232 Posted By blindmanwalking Playoff game in the court system This happened last week. It has been resolved. Check out the link. It's worth the read. http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/sports/high_school/16817085.htm

Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 02, 2007, 05:38pm

Replies: 31 How we appear to the outside world. Views: 3,466 Posted By blindmanwalking The ref taking the charge was the funniest part. ... The ref taking the charge was the funniest part. Made me laugh. :D

Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 25, 2007, 04:34pm

Replies: 58 Stop Sign Not Considered Harmful Views: 4,613 Posted By blindmanwalking I guess I'm the guy that put you over the top. ... I guess I'm the guy that put you over the top. My apologies. It was an attempt at humor. For the record, however, at the rules meeting I attended in my part of Illinois, we were told straight...

Forum: Basketball Sat Feb 24, 2007, 05:38pm

Replies: 33 Playoff Tech. Views: 2,776 Posted By blindmanwalking If it was severe enough for a call, you made the... If it was severe enough for a call, you made the right one. Trust your judgement.

Forum: Basketball Sat Feb 24, 2007, 05:31pm

Replies: 26 I called a forfeit Views: 2,389 Posted By blindmanwalking Did you give them... the STOP SIGN? This... Did you give them... the STOP SIGN? This probably would have fixed everything. ;) Really, good job.

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 21, 2007, 09:53am

Replies: 31 Five Fouls Not Enough? Views: 2,399 Posted By blindmanwalking I was thinking 4 myself. ;) I was thinking 4 myself. ;)

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 16, 2007, 09:56am

Replies: 11 2 Parents Getting Unruly Views: 1,452 Posted By blindmanwalking No. Good game managers are pro-active and will... No. Good game managers are pro-active and will take care of business before officials have to deal with it.

Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 15, 2007, 03:05pm

Replies: 58 Flipping over Views: 3,105 Posted By blindmanwalking I vote for this one. ;) I vote for this one. ;)

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 14, 2007, 04:11pm

Replies: 16 All the officials' fault Views: 2,190 Posted By blindmanwalking [QUOTE=umpire99] With about 4:30 left visiting... [QUOTE=umpire99] With about 4:30 left visiting player (V1) takes home team's best player (H1) to the floor with a hard foul. This gets my attention. V1 then uses H1's head to help himself to his...

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