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 ....
Have you ever taken a test to determine your ability to communicate? Here's one to try. You may just learn a little about yourself.
You'll have to click the title to go inside, though.
What You See ... ... is not always what they get By Jim Dixon January 18th, 2012
Even when illegal defensive actions are occurring, you should not anticipate the call. Why? What if the defense doesn't do what you expected?
Also:
Block? Charge? We've all heard this is the toughest to call in basketball. Some disagree when it involves penetration on a shot attempt. They think it is controversial but not hard to call. Consider this play, though: It comes right out of the case book. It's tough. Can YOU sell this one? Let's look at it and "talk."
Can working with a regular partner become too, uh, regular? Come inside to look at both sides of having the same partner or crew night after night.
I'll try not to be too redundant or even to say the same things over and over again.
Call It Both Ways Part II Levels of officiating, NFL talk, and other random thoughts By Jeff Kearney January 12th, 2012
Here we go. All that's right with football and all that's wrong with football is our starting point today. After that, we tackle (get it, huh?) some burning issues in my brain, and, of course, some officiating business. And away we go ...