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Help, I Need Somebody — Part III
KaBOOM
By Blaine Gallant
January 27th, 2012
In fewer than 60 seconds, what had been a decent game on a nice summer night has turned sour. First, Bill didn't see the ball on the ground. Then, the first-base coach went nuts and was tossed. Now, not only is he still hovering around Bill, but the head coach is about to join the party. Despite how quickly things had gone south, there was still a chance to save this game. Just turn the page to find out how.
Editor's note: Now, Blaine has used a phrase appropriate to the print media. What he should have said is: "Click the title, and the URL will take you to the next site."
Regardless, you know what to do. |
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Some Hollywood Interpretations — Part XII
"The Longest Yard" - opening kick
By Darin Hayes
January 27th, 2012
Hollywood continues to roll out good football flicks. Adam Sandler has re-made the classic from 1974, The Longest Yard. Again we take the fictional and make it worthwhile in a new sort of film study for the high school football official.
Please look at this movie through Darin's eyes and study the opening free-kick, its many rule violations, and the all-important penalty enforcement. |
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Call It Both Ways — Part III
Do refs cheat
By Jeff Kearney
January 26th, 2012
There's not much football left: one game since the PRO ball isn't football as I know it. So, I went through my notes to find something in keeping with my theme, "Call It Both Ways."
I want to look back at a Weekend That Was in the NFL. I'll never forget that evening. I am able to process the events though Patriots' tears fill my eyes. In four games featuring several controversial calls, it is important to keep perspective. |
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A Whole Lot of Hollering Going On — Part I
You get what you ask for and ask for what you get!
By Roland Wiederaenders
January 26th, 2012
Any official, anywhere, knows that 50% of the time his decisions and judgments will be praised and 50% of the time not praised. Beneficial, not beneficial. Deemed fair, considered wrong. Seen as just, rejected as unrighteous. Cheered, booed. Accepted, argued. Welcomed, rejected.
Penalty outs for benched coaches will not change them from being hollerers. Giraffes and elephants cannot change what they are; why should coaches?
One lesson game officials must learn is how to handle the hollering. In Part I, the reasons for hollering will be recalled. In Part II, the reasons for listening will be elucidated. In Part III, the methods for answering will be examined. In Part IV, we take a look at the rules. |
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A Turahble Game — Part I
The basic facts
By Juulie Downs
January 25th, 2012
You had to know that sooner or later, even someone as talented, experienced, and knowledgeable as I would have a really lousy game. (grin) Since it's about basketball, I've taken my title from Sir Charles.
Read inside for all the gory details – all the drama, all the agony. And watch for the denouement in the near future .... |
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