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Are You Twins?

Some time ago, Steve and I were scheduled to work a girl's high school game together. We always looked forward to working with each other, regardless the level of play. This day was no exception. And for the past 20 years that we have been close friends, we have always gotten along with each other, as well as having a great deal in common, including a shaven head. And that's a far as the physical resemblance goes. BACK TO THE GAME. The players were playing, the coaches were coaching and Steve and I were officiating. No problems and nothing unusual happening in the game. Near the end of the game, one team requests and is granted a time out. During that time out, Steve and I huddle reminding each other to stay alert and not get caught by surprise. Suddenly, a player starts walking onto the court and toward us. Steve and I stop talking and take notice of the player walking in our direction. Now this is slightly unusual. What could this player want? Did we misapply a rule? Did we miss a foul or violation? Whatever the case, we need to be prepared on how to handle the situation. She eventually approaches us, stops and asks in a timid voice, "Excuse me, refs. May I ask you a question?". What could this question be? Up until now, the game was near flawless and we are entering the paddock turn. Whatever the question, we need to be prepared with an answer. And when a player asks us in such a polite way, how can we refuse? Steve and I grant the player her request. She asks, "Are you twins?".
Posted by Gary Gagliano
Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 12:14 am
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