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Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 04, 2009, 09:53am

Replies: 26 Coach lies to evaluator Views: 3,310 Posted By Man In Blue I think you learned a lot from this evaluation.... I think you learned a lot from this evaluation. One is how to take critism. You know what happened. You now know how to handle it better in the future. That's what an evaluation does. I think you...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 04, 2009, 09:47am

Replies: 6 Break'in The Law Views: 1,509 Posted By Man In Blue Break'in The Law Notice it was a 5'9" mom taking on a 6'5" player. http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2009/02/04/news/local/doc4987385558900062184941.txt

Forum: Basketball Tue Feb 03, 2009, 09:54am

Replies: 22 Probably the most frustrating first timer ever Views: 3,038 Posted By Man In Blue This year I have been taking some lower level... This year I have been taking some lower level games to help mentor. It's tougher than you think. You have to pick 1 or 2 things to point out and have them work on them in each half. For me the...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 30, 2009, 12:19pm

Replies: 30 Coaches don't know the rules? Views: 4,353 Posted By Man In Blue I have changed a call when I have went to my... I have changed a call when I have went to my partner for help. Not very often. But if I am wrong it is better to get the call right. My ego can handel it. With that said there are very few times...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 30, 2009, 12:10pm

Replies: 22 Last night I set a pick & call a "T" Views: 3,459 Posted By Man In Blue Depends if I thought the coach would handel it so... Depends if I thought the coach would handel it so I didn't have to. I know most of the coaches and their styles. Most would only allow the wave 1 time. Before you jump on me- remember this is a...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 27, 2009, 10:17am

Replies: 15 How many states have shot clocks Views: 3,887 Posted By Man In Blue The hard thing about adding the shot clock to... The hard thing about adding the shot clock to your state is that you forfit your seat on the Fed rules committee.

Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 22, 2009, 03:37pm

Replies: 43 For the love of the game? Views: 3,918 Posted By Man In Blue For the love of the game? I was talking to a youth league president the other night and he asked me this question- "Why do officials need to be paid? Our BOD are all volunteers, our coaches are volunteers, scores, timers, etc...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 22, 2009, 03:24pm

Replies: 6 Injured Player Views: 1,530 Posted By Man In Blue No T. Didn't think about it until car ride home.... No T. Didn't think about it until car ride home. Player made the basket and I blew the whistle because I saw him roll the ankle and knew he was hurt. Lots of traffic under the basket and didn't want...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 22, 2009, 12:19pm

Replies: 6 Injured Player Views: 1,530 Posted By Man In Blue Injured Player Player A Goes up for a bunny and rolls his ankle. From my angle (across from the bench) at the trail there was no contact or very little. Clearly there was no foul. I blow the whistle and close...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 20, 2009, 12:39pm

Replies: 11 What number do you think He'll wear? Views: 1,669 Posted By Man In Blue God didn't help as the Wolves won the game. ... God didn't help as the Wolves won the game. My question though, is did anyone thank God for being there even if their team lost? Maybe next time they will sign Christ. Or do you get 3 for 1...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 19, 2009, 02:15pm

Replies: 23 Horrible display of sportsmanship Views: 3,362 Posted By Man In Blue In this area there are a group of guys who work... In this area there are a group of guys who work 8-10 games per day (times $15). They do a bad job but want as many games as they can get. TD doesn't work hard to get better guys.

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 19, 2009, 12:24pm

Replies: 41 First Time Ever - T to start game Views: 4,999 Posted By Man In Blue What is the intent of the rule? I think it... What is the intent of the rule? I think it to stop coaches from making changes on starters up to the start of the game. A coach would be looking to find the best match ups. The rule also...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 19, 2009, 12:13pm

Replies: 23 Horrible display of sportsmanship Views: 3,362 Posted By Man In Blue I am willing to bet this isn't the first time... I am willing to bet this isn't the first time this player acted this way. Too often tournament officials don't call the T because they don't want to deal with the results of calling it. It is EASIER...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 19, 2009, 11:58am

Replies: 41 First Time Ever - T to start game Views: 4,999 Posted By Man In Blue Are you sure this is how you want to handle a JV... Are you sure this is how you want to handle a JV game? I am a by the book kind of guy but this seems excessive to me. Especially if the coach wants to change starters to send a message to his team. ...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 06, 2009, 11:58am

Replies: 22 This is a Good One! Views: 3,006 Posted By Man In Blue :mad: i have had the same problem with knee... :mad: i have had the same problem with knee braces. Player is warmingnup with a brace with a hard plastic hinge. Because it was a JV game I didn't notice the brace (player had pants). With 3...

Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 22, 2008, 03:38pm

Replies: 38 The "Flop" on an Upswing? Views: 4,067 Posted By Man In Blue I think the flop is a place the rules committee... I think the flop is a place the rules committee should look at the severity of the penalty. Just like they did making it a violation to leave the playing court. They HAD to make the change because...

Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 22, 2008, 12:25pm

Replies: 38 The "Flop" on an Upswing? Views: 4,067 Posted By Man In Blue [QUOTE=mbyron;560567]In my area, nobody calls a T... [QUOTE=mbyron;560567]In my area, nobody calls a T for a flop. Not an option. In my area no one calls traveling. So I don't either. If we choose to enforce some rules and not others we are BAD...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 18, 2008, 03:33pm

Replies: 51 Multiple pre-game dunks. Views: 7,433 Posted By Man In Blue So you are saying that if you come out and there... So you are saying that if you come out and there is 15:30 on the clock you wouldn't call the T?

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 17, 2008, 03:39pm

Replies: 17 Second T Needed? Views: 2,541 Posted By Man In Blue I should have made it clearer. The coach... I should have made it clearer. The coach complained a lot but he dropped it. Nothing that crossed the line. Trust me I would wack quickly at this age.

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 17, 2008, 12:20pm

Replies: 17 Second T Needed? Views: 2,541 Posted By Man In Blue Second T Needed? So I made the mistake of helping a friend by working a kids BB tourney this weekend. 3 games Sat and 3 on Sun. First game on Sunday a Dad tells me he has me on video and is going to turn me in....

Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 17, 2008, 11:02am

Replies: 35 Hand checking Views: 6,737 Posted By Man In Blue If we are going to call the arm bar and a quick... If we are going to call the arm bar and a quick hand check, we need to be prepared to call an offensive foul in the paint. Just saying...

Forum: Basketball Mon Aug 04, 2008, 02:28pm

Replies: 81 Earrings & Liability Views: 16,309 Posted By Man In Blue It's just summer ball.. Why do you have to... It's just summer ball.. Why do you have to call it so tight? Don't call a travel... What's a hand check? It's just blood...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 10:19am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 3,988 Posted By Man In Blue Go slower. Try to make your call, signals and... Go slower. Try to make your call, signals and reporting in what seems to you as slow motion. Everyone goes too fast when they are new.

Forum: Basketball Wed May 21, 2008, 09:38am

Replies: 13 First Meeting!! Views: 1,954 Posted By Man In Blue I recall something my pappe used to say "It is... I recall something my pappe used to say "It is better to be thought an idiot than open your mouth and prove it!" Always followed up by "It's like looking up a dead horses a$$" Pappe wasn't much for...

Forum: Basketball Mon May 05, 2008, 09:32am

Replies: 7 Fines for coaches in Ohio Views: 1,947 Posted By Man In Blue [QUOTE=Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]To quote the Green... [QUOTE=Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]To quote the Green H.S. girls' basketball coach Tony Whitmer: "They are finding more ways to chase good people out of coaching and increase the turnover in coaching," he...

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