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    OT: Little League Parents Effecting Players ...Bush League

    I still umpire and referee basketball, but moved to Illinois in 2023. Parched for all three sports by IHSA. I partnered with the blue that was punched in Branchburg and dealt with the organization that coach represented, not surprising at all. Parents are out of control, don’t know the...
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    I Like Pike gear- SOLD OUT!

    Just remember, without Bannon, Rice, Hill Jr. And Jordan we might’ve never gotten Pike. Worth the wait ???
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    Northwestern’s Postgame Press Conference (1/11/23)

    It has definitely been renovated, but can’t see even 8k in there. But again, very nice arena.
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    Conversations on B1G Officiating

    Umpire and Ref HS baseball, softball and basketball. Had a partner for Varsity softball double header and had a chance to speak with my partner between games. He does some B1G men’s basketball; about 10 a year, when he told me what those guys make per game, I spit out the water I was...
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    Caleb’s head was not in the game last night.

    No confidence on offense, had one chance for a little jumper in The lane and passed it up, told me at that point he wasn’t going to be an offensive option last night. Hope he’s not dinged up.
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    Aundre Hyatt should be starting over Mag and that is a fact!

    Agree 90 percent, would rather see Wolf get Reiners minutes, not getting the rebound on the missed FT which turned into a 3 by NW helped fuel their comeback, think Wolf is more aggressive and gets that rebound.
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    Northwestern’s Postgame Press Conference (1/11/23)

    I live outside of Chicago and we were in 3rd row behind the announcers table just behind and to right of RU bench. It is very small, much smaller than the RAC, someone said it could hold 6k people, that seemed like a stretch. It is very nice and did get pretty loud, especially at the end...
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    Is RU bball now an attraction on the road ?!?

    I was there tonight, it is small, but definitely not quiet
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    Great win, but stop with the ref whining...

    The one offensive on Spencer was legit, he cleared out with his forearm, that was the right call
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    Great win, but stop with the ref whining...

    Was at the game 3rd row just to the mid court side of the RU bench, so right in front of us, I didn’t think that was a flop, the other yes.
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    Not one charge or travel on Purdue

    The 4th foul they called on McConnell was a travel on Purdue player, that was late and beyond atrocious.
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    Traveling Call

    I ref HS basketball, called it in my living room as soon as it happened Right call The 4th foul on McConnell however was one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen. That was a travel on Purdue
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    I think this team will be better than last year

    Best chances OSU, NW and PSU imho
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    I think this team will be better than last year

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    OT: John Candy

    I umpire baseball and softball, in the Chicagoland area, HS in Spring and club ball on the Summer, my all time favorite softball team out here is the “Orange Whips”. Named for John Candy line in Blues Brothers, I laugh every time I see their uniforms.
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