I have discussed the situation of all the officials associations going out of region this year. I have heard nothing but complaints from coaches in the 10th and 11th that they would much rather have their own BBA Officials than any other region. This might change after the regional tournament but according to the ones I have questioned they are really disappointed they are not getting the 10th/11th BBA Officials. Will be interested to see what happens after the region. However the 10th will be exchanging with the 9th and they have two top notch officials in Tim O'Hara and James Pouncy going to The Fieldhouse. Good Luck to them. Also good luck to Bo Queen for his first State Tournament. I am sure he will represent the BBA well in the regional and the State Tournament.

 

I am hearing the complete opposite. I have many coaches in the 10/11 grateful that the KHSAA finally made this move and mandated that each region go out of region for officials.

 

(1) The officials during the regular season don't have to buddy up to certain coaches so they don't get scratched for the regional tournament.

 

(2) Too many officials in the BBA are front runners. They know who is supposed to win, and they call games accordingly.

 

(3) Every year the regional finals are not called by the top 3 officials in the region, because they have been scratched by 1 or more the schools in the finals. A couple of years ago, the 11th final was called by 3 guys who weren't even in the top 5.

 

(4) Finally, the way the state tournament officials are selected is a complete joke. They are not all the #1 or # 2 guys in the region. In the 10/11, the top 6 were giving to the KHSAA and they picked 2. Terry Smith is a good official, and called the state tournament 2 years ago. Bo Queen, well, not so good. Bart Lennox is the #1 official in the region, but he is calling the NAIA tournament so he will not be there.

All I know was last summer when I was looking for Referee help, I was told by a knowledgeable person to call Joe Billman because he was the assigning Secretary for the 16th.

It is my understanding that Mr. Billman assigns sub-varsity games. Also, i was told assigners can only assign themselves games when no other officials can work and it might have to be approved by the state.

Congrats to Wendell Wallen for being named the official from the 15th region. Hope you do well Wendell.

I am hearing the complete opposite. I have many coaches in the 10/11 grateful that the KHSAA finally made this move and mandated that each region go out of region for officials.

 

(1) The officials during the regular season don't have to buddy up to certain coaches so they don't get scratched for the regional tournament.

 

(2) Too many officials in the BBA are front runners. They know who is supposed to win, and they call games accordingly.

 

(3) Every year the regional finals are not called by the top 3 officials in the region, because they have been scratched by 1 or more the schools in the finals. A couple of years ago, the 11th final was called by 3 guys who weren't even in the top 5.

 

(4) Finally, the way the state tournament officials are selected is a complete joke. They are not all the #1 or # 2 guys in the region. In the 10/11, the top 6 were giving to the KHSAA and they picked 2. Terry Smith is a good official, and called the state tournament 2 years ago. Bo Queen, well, not so good. Bart Lennox is the #1 official in the region, but he is calling the NAIA tournament so he will not be there.

 

 

Any suggestions on how it should be done? I am curious.

Any suggestions on how it should be done? I am curious.

 

IMO it shouldn't be left up to the assigning secretary to determine this by himself. It should include a regional panel that has the secretary and 1 or 2 representative's from each district that collectively review the voting results. However, I'm sure in some cases that all referees don't have an opportunity to call a game that includes each team in the region. Regardless, good luck to all of the officials that were selected this year!

A call is a call....regardless if it's 1 second into the game or 1 second left in the game!

I am hearing the complete opposite. I have many coaches in the 10/11 grateful that the KHSAA finally made this move and mandated that each region go out of region for officials.

 

(1) The officials during the regular season don't have to buddy up to certain coaches so they don't get scratched for the regional tournament.

 

(2) Too many officials in the BBA are front runners. They know who is supposed to win, and they call games accordingly.

 

(3) Every year the regional finals are not called by the top 3 officials in the region, because they have been scratched by 1 or more the schools in the finals. A couple of years ago, the 11th final was called by 3 guys who weren't even in the top 5.

 

(4) Finally, the way the state tournament officials are selected is a complete joke. They are not all the #1 or # 2 guys in the region. In the 10/11, the top 6 were giving to the KHSAA and they picked 2. Terry Smith is a good official, and called the state tournament 2 years ago. Bo Queen, well, not so good. Bart Lennox is the #1 official in the region, but he is calling the NAIA tournament so he will not be there.

 

I attended the Sayre/Henry Clay game last night and watched a well officiated ball game by all three officials. Yes this was a veteran crew of Cary Lyle(who is leaving the BBA at years end), Don Werner and Bo Queen. I really find it hard to believe that so many on here do not like Bo Queen. I have watched his Officiating for years in the BBA and some of his college games at Georgetown and find he is a really hard working official on the court. He runs the floor hard and always does his job. He has called numerous Districts and Regional Finals and feel like he is deserving of the State Tournament. Even the coaches I talked to in the stands last night said he was very deserving of the honor to officiate the state tournament. Good Luck to all the tournament officials. Your job is a HARD ONE.

I attended the Sayre/Henry Clay game last night and watched a well officiated ball game by all three officials. Yes this was a veteran crew of Cary Lyle(who is leaving the BBA at years end)' date=' Don Werner and Bo Queen. I really find it hard to believe that so many on here do not like Bo Queen. I have watched his Officiating for years in the BBA and some of his college games at Georgetown and find he is a really hard working official on the court. He runs the floor hard and always does his job. He has called numerous Districts and Regional Finals and feel like he is deserving of the State Tournament. Even the coaches I talked to in the stands last night said he was very deserving of the honor to officiate the state tournament. Good Luck to all the tournament officials. Your job is a HARD ONE.[/quote']

 

Maybe the peeps that don't like him on hear are from Franklin County...

Maybe the peeps that don't like him on hear are from Franklin County...

 

Wasn't he in the Franklin Co regional game? If so no wonder Franklin Co doesn't like him.

I attended the Sayre/Henry Clay game last night and watched a well officiated ball game by all three officials. Yes this was a veteran crew of Cary Lyle(who is leaving the BBA at years end)' date=' Don Werner and Bo Queen. I really find it hard to believe that so many on here do not like Bo Queen. I have watched his Officiating for years in the BBA and some of his college games at Georgetown and find he is a really hard working official on the court. He runs the floor hard and always does his job. He has called numerous Districts and Regional Finals and feel like he is deserving of the State Tournament. Even the coaches I talked to in the stands last night said he was very deserving of the honor to officiate the state tournament. Good Luck to all the tournament officials. Your job is a HARD ONE.[/quote']

 

Where is Mr. Lyle going?

Where is Mr. Lyle going?

 

Mr. Lyle is the Park Manager at Greenbo Lake State Park in Greenup Ky. He has driven down to the 10th and 11th region for years and has decided to give up the driving and stay closer to home in the 16th region. 16th Region Officials Association will be gaining a top notch official as will the member schools. I am sure the coaches are looking forward to him being there.

That is very good news for the 16th region.

Mr. Lyle is the Park Manager at Greenbo Lake State Park in Greenup Ky. He has driven down to the 10th and 11th region for years and has decided to give up the driving and stay closer to home in the 16th region. 16th Region Officials Association will be gaining a top notch official as will the member schools. I am sure the coaches are looking forward to him being there.

 

I'm surprised he hasn't done this sooner. Look forward to seeing him in the 16th.