Sometimes the guy that goes across the floor just wants to be noticed, and that is not good for officiating, but most of the time, either the play is going away from the ref that is right in front of it and can't see exactly what happened, such as a foul on the front side of the player, the other official may have gotten straight lined right behind the players and can't tell, that is where it's good for the other official to come over and get the call right. Also, it may be a case where there is a weaker official right in front of it and don't know or is scared to call something, so a stronger more experienced official will come and get a foul or violation that needs to be called. Sometimes it's necessary and sometimes it's not. I know it looks bad, but sometimes it just has to be done for the good of the game!

 

All very good points! I agree with you. What looks bad is one official calling them all away from the ball or not nearest to the play. I understand better angles and sometimes behind the play is a better view. That's why I like the huddle of officals to get a concenus of what each seen. This was my point. I know there are stronger officials than others and it's a very hard job to do and I agree with most calls even if I'm lobbing to get one back. Keep it up guys and we'll continue to boo some calls and cheer others and maybe just try and lobby for a call ever now and again....................LTW.

Most of the time the call's that upset people are not about ref's who don't know the rule's, it's about someone getting "mugged" and the ref standing three feet away looking at the play doesn't call it!!

From the tilte of the thread it sounded like a new reality show!

 

That is an awesome idea for a show "So You Think You Can Ref"

 

I can see it now............................

The only real problem I have with refs are when they make calls out of position. There's nothing like having a ref call a foul that occured under the basket while standing at halfcourt. Meanwhile there's a ref 5 feet from the actual play standing on the baseline that calls nothing.

Just my two cents for what it is worth. Most officials call what they see. I dont really think there are many out there that have the instincts or time on the floor during a game to decide if for whatever reason they are going to call for one team and not the other. You seem to forget one important thing. most fans sit away from the game, and at an angle where they can get a really good overveiw of the entire floor. The officials are eye level with the players. This puts people in their field of vision at times and blocks their veiw of some actions. Also they all have thier own primary area to officiate. if they are covering on ball, and alot of action, will they miss something a few feet away off ball? I think its possible. His partner may see this situation and try to help cover his zone. so is this a bad thing, (its not his call to make)? I think most officials call the game to the best of their ability. No two games are alike, they are officiated based on players, speed, ability, effect of actions and many numbers of situations that must be called in a fraction of a second. If they walk away and nobody gets hurt, and they feel they called a fair game they did their job. Sometimes when they are under the basket or watching a scramble on the floor, you in the stands feel there has to be something to call. The official is standing a foot away, looking specifically for something, when alot of times nothing is there. Do you really think these guys are doing it for the money? Most are paying their bills with a real job and doing this for the love of the game. These guys read the rules, discuss interpetations, take clinics, and ref their hearts out because they love basketball. only to show up on a friday night to be yelled at, called names, and take heat everytime they blow their whistle. Fans would have a much better time if they sit back and enjoy a game, let the coaches coach, players play, and the refs officiate. These are actual people calling these games, so please keep in mind there is a human factor involved in what they do. I can also say, at times things are missed, at times it does affect the outcome (you can only hope it dont), and these officials take it home with them. Usually they carry these mistakes on their shoulders far longer than the coaches or players. Hopefully they learn from them for the next game. So the next time you see something you disagree with by an official, take a deep breath before you yell at him. Besides, when was the last time you saw an official hear you yell, point at you and say thanks, then overturn his call? If you are one of those people that lives their life mistake free, has speed and ability far beyond high school basketball players, has eyes like a hawk, a forgiving job that lets you make all the games, and can watch a players time in the lane, while you are watching another player who might travel with the ball, at the same time you have a five second count going and trying to watch for a player to foul, then you need to contact the KHSAA and apply to be an official. Critisizing these guys is part of the game, but name calling and degrading are not. "Your terrible, go back to grade school" or worse is uncalled for. You dont say this stuff to players on missed shots, or coaches for running bad plays, or subbing players you disagree with, so why beat up the refs for being human? Sports is really about the last competative activity we have left that involves human beings. Lets at least enjoy it as long as it lasts.