The Rant

Referee's have a voice. We are always on the defensive. This is our avenue to be on the offensive. For, we have something to say.

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September 30, 2019 01:30:32
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Episode 93, The Rant: Tamar Adams - Certified Basketball Junkie: player, coach, CEO of Perfect Your Skills 24/7.

I’ve had so many interactions with Coach T over the years. He imbues his passion for the game when he teaches his kids, when...

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92

September 27, 2019 01:26:14
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Episode 92, The Rant: Coach Richard Curtin - Proud Father, Prouder Grandfather, Eternal Basketball Coach, and Seasoned Wise Soul.

Some 20 years ago, Coach Curtin and I were at the confines of the Kellenberg Memorial High School Gym. Not only was he my...

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91

September 25, 2019 00:25:22
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Episode 91, The Rant: Karleena Tobin - Division 1 Women’s Basketball Official, WNBA Official, CEO of ElevenOne Officiating.

Unbeknownst to Karleena, Basketball was a passion turned full-time gig. From playing at a high level in Maryland, to playing collegiately at the University...

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90

September 23, 2019 00:47:09
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Episode 90, The Rant: Orrin Barfield Jr. - First Year Certified Official, Former Arch Bishop Molloy Standout, and Collegiate Player for John Jay University.

After the alpha comes the omega, enter Orrin Jr - son of Basketball officiating greatness, we picked Episode 90 for him to honor his...

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89

September 20, 2019 00:40:46
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Episode 89, The Rant. Orrin Barfield. Elite Collegiate & High School Basketball Official, Mentor to Many, and Still Improving.

We pulled up at the Rivalries Never Die earlier in the summer to get Orrin to discuss his journey in officiating. In it, he...

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88

September 18, 2019 00:30:10
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Episode 88, The Rant: Dagan Nelson. NYU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Master Communicator & Motivator

It’s been 2 decades since I’ve seen or spoken to Coach Nelson. He took some time out of his busy recruiting and pre-season schedule...

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