Don't know the ref's name, but most refer to him as "Mini Me".

Bo Queen is a solid Official. Has worked many regional championships. Saw him at the Fieldhouse the last two years doing the finals. I know he worked the Huntington High/Scott County game at Memorial last year that was televised.

Did a fine job then as he always does.

 

Cary Lyle also does a fine job. Both of these guys work alot together in big games in the 10th and 11th. Would love to see these guys get to Rupp soon.

They deserve it...

 

Cary Lyle does do a good job and deserves a shot in Rupp.

16th has several Kenny Clark, Tom Sparks, Dave Anderson, Steve Greenhill though is probably the best but we have several decent officials that call the game consistent and fair both ways!

 

I agree:thumb:

13th - Mike Ashurst, Brent Gray, Philpott

14th - Tommy Hutton, Brian Cook, Mike Melton, Jeff Richie, Larry Thacker

15th - Mike Walker, Roger Fairchild

Tom Freppon is pretty solid!

:lol:

I love Cornbread, and he is a classic and a good ref, but I think he's starting to have trouble keeping up sometimes. Gotta hand it to him though, he is fair and good with the kids.

The only thing good about 16th region refs is that they leave quickly after the games....unfortunately they do come back.........

 

 

As a frequent observer of 16th region basketball, I dont have the same disdain for officials as you. Granted, if I were coaching there are some I would prefer over others but you seem to cast a broad blanket over them all as being terrible. I just dont see it. Would you care to list some that you have seen and what your specific complaint with each?

I totally agree with you on Sandlin. He wants to be the center of attention. I do believe you are correct about him leaving the 9th Region. Knollman and Watkins are somewhat similar to Sandlin regarding "Rabbit Ears" and they are very unapproachable with table personnel. I do disagree with you on Kellam. I've seen games where he's baited and seems to have a major influence late in the game. Coldiron is by far the best ref in the 8th.

 

I was told by a moderator that it would be best not to do a "worst official". But I will agree with you, Sandlin seems to be very thin skinned. I believe he t-ed up coach Jones last year for looking at him wrong. He can and has called a good game, but a little touchy for my taste. David Watkins is another. Absolutely Horrible.

 

On the flip side, Ryan Morris does a nice job as well as Coldiron and add in Tim Hendricks too. Although he (Coldiron) can have a quick T trigger as well at times. Cornbread is a classic.

 

I will have to say that the games that I have seen in both 8th and 9th Regions this year, I give the nod to the 9th region folks. Tom Freppon and Jenny Mertle did a nice job at the Lloyd Tournament over the holidays. But the guys that did the Ludlow/Bellevue game last Thursday need some glasses.

 

Guess you'll never have the perfect situation and it is a hard job. No question. We can complain and compliment all we want, but until we put on the stripes.................

13th - Mike Ashurst, Brent Gray, Philpott

14th - Tommy Hutton, Brian Cook, Mike Melton, Jeff Richie, Larry Thacker

15th - Mike Walker, Roger Fairchild

 

I agree with 33 and 1/3% for the 13th. Hard for me to agree with the other two. I have not seen M. Ashurst at any of the games I have been able to go to this year, he usually does a very good job.

BRIAN COOK IN THE 14TH REGION.

Ashurst is pitiful...has the skills/knowledge but his arrogance makes him awful. Always favors Corbin also.

TOMMY HUTTON WOULD BE A CLOSE SECOND.

I was told by a moderator that it would be best not to do a "worst official". But I will agree with you, Sandlin seems to be very thin skinned. I believe he t-ed up coach Jones last year for looking at him wrong. He can and has called a good game, but a little touchy for my taste. David Watkins is another. Absolutely Horrible.

 

On the flip side, Ryan Morris does a nice job as well as Coldiron and add in Tim Hendricks too. Although he (Coldiron) can have a quick T trigger as well at times. Cornbread is a classic.

 

I will have to say that the games that I have seen in both 8th and 9th Regions this year, I give the nod to the 9th region folks. Tom Freppon and Jenny Mertle did a nice job at the Lloyd Tournament over the holidays. But the guys that did the Ludlow/Bellevue game last Thursday need some glasses.

 

Guess you'll never have the perfect situation and it is a hard job. No question. We can complain and compliment all we want, but until we put on the stripes.................

 

Good response. I would bet putting on the stripes isn't an easy job.

13th - Mike Ashurst, Brent Gray, Philpott

14th - Tommy Hutton, Brian Cook, Mike Melton, Jeff Richie, Larry Thacker

15th - Mike Walker, Roger Fairchild

 

Could not disagree more. IMO, of these 3, Mike Philpot is the only one worth anything, the other two are subpar, and that is being nice. Best in the 13th is Glenn Gray, hands down.

Roy Wright and Paul Lewis in the 16th.