2012 TFFL: Day 19, Technical Fouls 119 - 121

Day 19 of the NBA season featured 8 games which produced 3 technical fouls.

119: 11 Derrick Collins, 52 Scott Twardoski, 8 Marc Davis. Grizzlies' Allen; 1st, 7:30.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 94-87.

120: 24 Mike Callahan, 31 Scott Wall, 7 Kevin Fehr. Mavericks' Kaman; 4th, 6:10.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, 103-95.

121: 10 Ron Garretson, 33 Sean Corbin, 44 Eli Roe. Bulls' Noah; 3rd, 9:32.
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, 101-80.

TFFL Standings Update
1. (28 pts) cyclone14.
2. (27 pts) Bino.
3. (24 pts) youthministeradam, ump89, Boredcravens.

Roster: World Baseball Classic Qualifiers 3 & 4

Umpires working the final World Baseball Classic qualifiers have arrived in Panama City's Rod Carew National Stadium, Panama and New Taipei City's XinZhuang Stadium, Taiwan.

Beginning with Team Philippines' 8-2 defeat of Thailand on Thursday, Qualifiers 3 & 4 follow the six-game, modified double elimination format of WBC Qualifiers 1 & 2 (Jupiter, Florida & Regensburg, Germany). The following is a list of umpires, many taken from the minor league ranks, who have made an appearance during the WBC qualifying 3 & 4 stage, along with their country of representation. This list will be updated throughout the qualification stage of the tournament:

Umpire John Tumpane and his crew.

Qualifier 3, Rod Carew National Stadium, Panama City, Panama
Toby Basner (USA; International League [IL])
Angel Campos (USA; Pacific Coast League [PCL])
Clint Fagan (USA; PCL)
Jair Fernandez (Mexico; Mexican League [LMB])
Domingo Polanco (Dominican Republic; Dominican League [LD])
Cesar Valdes (Cuba)

Qualifier 4, XinZhuang Stadium, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Su Won Choi (South Korea; Korean Baseball Organization [KBO])
D.J. Reyburn (USA; PCL)
Mark Ripperger (USA; PCL)
Kouichi Tanba (Japan; Nippon Professional Baseball [NPB])
John Tumpane (USA; PCL)
David Kulhanek (Czech Republic; Confederation of European Baseball [CEB])

NBA Flopping Warnings: Reggie Evans, Kevin Martin

The NBA has issued flopping warnings to Reggie Evans (Brooklyn Nets) and Kevin Martin (Oklahoma City Thunder) for violating the league's anti-flopping rule.

Discipline 3, Violation 1-Warning: Martin's flop [Video]; OKC-DET, 11/12/12
Discipline 4, Violation 1-Warning: Evans' flop [Video]; BKN-BOS, 11/15/12

Roster: Arizona Fall League Championship Game

Umpires for the Arizona Fall League Championship Game (Peoria Javelinas vs. Salt River Rafters) are:

Home Plate: Travis Carlson (IL [2012], Southern League [2010-11 + '11 All-Star Game], Florida St [08-09]).
First Base: Quinn Wolcott (PCL [2011-12], Southern League [2009-10 + '10 All-Star Game]).
Second Base: Seth Buckminster (IL [2012], Texas League [2010-11], California League [2009]).
Third Base: Nick Bailey (PCL [2012 + XM Futures Game], Texas League [2011], Southern League [2010]).

Wrap: Peoria Javelines vs. Salt River Rafters, 11/17/12

2012 TFFL: Day 18, Technical Fouls 102 - 118

Day 18 of the NBA season featured 9 games which produced 17 technical fouls, a 2012 NBA season high.

102: 38 Michael Smith, 48 Scott Foster, 56 Mark Ayotte. Mavericks' Carter; 3rd, 2:11.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, 103-83.

103: 40 Leon Wood, 74 Curtis Blair, 8 Marc Davis. Thunder's Westbrook; 2nd, 0:00.0 (double-104).
104: 40 Leon Wood, 74 Curtis Blair, 8 Marc Davis. Hornets' Vasquez; 2nd, 0:00.0 (double-103).
The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, 110-95.

105: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 59 Gary Zielinski, 60 James Williams. Timberwolves' Shved; 3rd, 5:37.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, 106-98.

106: 14 Ed Malloy, 45 Brian Forte, 54 Nick Buchert. Knicks' Smith; 2nd, 4:54 (double-107).
107: 14 Ed Malloy, 45 Brian Forte, 54 Nick Buchert. Grizzlies' Bayless; 2nd, 4:54 (double-106).
108: 14 Ed Malloy, 45 Brian Forte, 54 Nick Buchert. Grizzlies' Gay; 2nd, 2:18.
109: 14 Ed Malloy, 45 Brian Forte, 54 Nick Buchert. Knicks' Anthony; 3rd, 9:05.
110: 14 Ed Malloy, 45 Brian Forte, 54 Nick Buchert. Knicks' Wallace; 3rd, 7:03.
111: 14 Ed Malloy, 45 Brian Forte, 54 Nick Buchert. Knicks' Woodson; 3rd, 5:40.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 105-95.

112: 71 Rodney Mott, 12 Violet Palmer, 28 Zach Zarba. Kings' Cousins; 3rd, 4:09.
113: 71 Rodney Mott, 12 Violet Palmer, 28 Zach Zarba. Kings' Brooks; 3rd, 0:07.2.
The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, 112-96.

114: 43 Dan Crawford, 16 David Guthrie, 58 Josh Tiven. Lakers' Hill; 2nd, 6:36 (double-115).
115: 43 Dan Crawford, 16 David Guthrie, 58 Josh Tiven. Suns' O'Neal; 2nd, 6:36 (double-114).
116: 43 Dan Crawford, 16 David Guthrie, 58 Josh Tiven. Lakers' Howard; 2nd, 6:36 (related-114-115).
117: 43 Dan Crawford, 16 David Guthrie, 58 Josh Tiven. Suns' Tucker; 2nd, 3:06 (double-118).
118: 43 Dan Crawford, 16 David Guthrie, 58 Josh Tiven. Lakers' World Peace; 2nd, 3:06 (double-117).
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, 114-102.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (27 pts) cyclone14, Bino.

3. (24 pts) youthministeradam, ump89.

5. (23 pts) Niicker, tonyjia888, Boredcravens, idkbasketball.

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2012 TFFL: Day 16, Technical Fouls 086 - 101

Day 16 of the NBA season featured 10 games which produced 16 technical fouls, a 2012 season high.

086: 14 Ed Malloy, 30 John Goble, 79 Kevin Scott. Pistons' Drummond; 3rd, 4:18. 62-46 DET.

The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, 94-76.

087: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 75 Eric Dalen. Celtics' Green; 4th, 7:13. 84-78 BOS.

The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, 98-93. Video: Green dunks, earns technical for taunting.

088: 11 Derrick Collins, 19 James Capers, 6 Tony Brown. Pacers' Hill; 1st, 0:00.0. 33-17 MIL.

The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, 99-85.

089: 41 Ken Mauer, 65 Sean Wright, 70 Brent Barnaky. Grizzlies' Gasol; 3rd, 3:25.

090: 41 Ken Mauer, 65 Sean Wright, 70 Brent Barnaky. Grizzlies' Pondexter; 4th, 10:33 (d-91).

091: 41 Ken Mauer, 65 Sean Wright, 70 Brent Barnaky. Thunder's Martin; 4th, 10:33 (d-90).

092: 41 Ken Mauer, 65 Sean Wright, 70 Brent Barnaky. Grizzlies' Randolph; 4th, 2:05 (d-93, ejection).

093: 41 Ken Mauer, 65 Sean Wright, 70 Brent Barnaky. Thunder's Perkins; 4th, 2:05 (d-92, ejection).

The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 107-97. Video: After FT, Randolph & Perkins are ejected.

094: 42 Eric Lewis, 49 Tom Washington, 54 Nick Buchert. Wizards' Okafor; 3rd, 8:14.

095: 42 Eric Lewis, 49 Tom Washington, 54 Nick Buchert. Wizards' Crawford; 4th, 5:43.

The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, 107-101.

096: 40 Leon Wood, 52 Scott Twardoski, 8 Marc Davis. Bulls' Hamilton; 2nd, 5:23.

097: 40 Leon Wood, 52 Scott Twardoski, 8 Marc Davis. Bulls' Robinson; 3rd, 2:26.

098: 40 Leon Wood, 52 Scott Twardoski, 8 Marc Davis. Bulls' Hinrich; 4th, 7:09.

The Chicago Bulls ultimately won the contest, 112-106.

099: 43 Dan Crawford, 47 Bennie Adams, 58 Josh Tiven. Clippers' Paul; 3rd, 0:07.6.

The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, 107-100.

100: 27 Dick Bavetta, 63 Derek Richardson, 9 Derrick Stafford. Warriors' Green; 2nd, 8:27.

101: 27 Dick Bavetta, 63 Derek Richardson, 9 Derrick Stafford. Hawks' Drew; 4th, 10:38.

The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, 92-88.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (26 pts) cyclone14.

2. (23 pts) youthministeradam.

3. (22 pts) Niicker.

4. (21 pts) tonyjia888, yawetag, JRD, YoungNJBlue, Boredcravns, idkbasketball.

2012 TFFL: Day 15, Technical Fouls 082 - 085

Day 15 of the NBA season featured 6 games which produced 4 technical fouls.

082: 13 Monty McCutchen, 50 Olandis Poole, 31 Scott Wall. Bobcats' Thomas; 1st, :00.3. 26-23 WAS.
The Charlotte Bobcats ultimately won the contest, 92-76.

083: 18 Matt Boland, 25 Tony Brothers, 66 Haywoode Workman. Knicks' Anthony; 2nd, 1:04. 47-47 Tie.
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, 99-89.

084: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 26 Pat Fraher, 34 Kevin Cutler. Raptors' Kleiza; 2nd, 9:33. 31-26 TOR.
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, 74-72.

085: 33 Sean Corbin, 52 Scott Twardoski, 9 Derrick Stafford. Lakers' Bryant; 2nd, 4:51. 33-33 Tie.
The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, 84-82.


TFFL Standings Update
1. (19 pts) tonyjia888.
2. (18 pts) cyclone14, yawetag.
4. (16 pts) youthministeradam, Paddy Towers.

NBA Ejections: Richardson/Phillips/Bavetta

Referees Leroy Richardson, Jason Phillips & Dick Bavetta ejected Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle for arguing a foul call (two technical fouls) in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves-Mavericks game. With 5:00 remaining in the fourth period, Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo was called for a shooting foul. Replays indicate Mayo failed to obtain a legal guarding position prior to contact, thereby committing a blocking foul, the call was correct. Carlisle protested the call by vacating the bench area and proceeding onto the playing surface towards the mid-court line, drawing a technical foul from official Jason Phillips. After continuing to argue the call, Carlisle received his second technical and ejection, also from Phillips. At the time of the ejection, the Timberwolves were leading, 77-68. The Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, 90-82.

This is the first ejection of 2012 for Richardson, Phillips and Bavetta.
Carlisle was ejected twice during the 2011-12 NBA Season.

Wrap: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks, 11/12/12
Video: Mayo commits foul, Carlisle receives dual technicals arguing the call (1:37; ejection only)

2012 TFFL: Day 14, Technical Fouls 077 - 081

Day 14 of the NBA season featured 8 games which produced 5 technical fouls.

077: 48 Scott Foster, 6 Tony Brown, 68 Marat Kogut. Jazz's Millsap; 2nd, 8:46. 34-31 TOR.
078: 48 Scott Foster, 6 Tony Brown, 68 Marat Kogut. Raptors' Calderon; 3rd, 3:16. 76-63 TOR.
The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, 140-133, in three overtime periods.

079: 20 Leroy Richardson, 23 Jason Phillips, 27 Dick Bavetta. Mavericks' Carlisle; 4th, 5:00. 76-68 MIN.

080: 20 Leroy Richardson, 23 Jason Phillips, 27 Dick Bavetta. Mavericks' Carlisle; 4th, 5:00. 77-68 MIN.
*Ejection Bonus: Second Technical, NBA Ejections: Richardson/Phillips/Bavetta*

081: 20 Leroy Richardson, 23 Jason Phillips, 27 Dick Bavetta. Timberwolves' Amundson; 4th, 5:00. 76-68 MIN.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, 90-82.

TFFL Standings Update
1. (19 pts) tonyjia888.
2. (18 pts) cyclone14, yawetag.
4. (16 pts) youthministeradam.
5. (15 pts) Niicker, pamarlowe.

Results: 2012 Rules Summit

The Umpire Ejection Fantasy League's 2012 Rules Summit has concluded its first round of voting. The following includes a list of proposals and initiatives which have been adopted and those rejected or subject to further review by the UEFL Office of the Commissioner. These proposals are now rules and will take immediate effect. To view the unabridged 2013 UEFL Rules Book, click here or visit the "UEFL Rules Book" tab on the UEFL Portal.

**The 2012 Summit has resulted in the necessitation of a run-off vote. Click here to jump to this ballot.**

Key: Measures in bold have passed and are now rules. Proposals in italics did not pass and are not adopted.

1-3: Addition of Second Primary Umpire (55%). UEFL'ers will draft 1 Chief + 2 Primary + 2 Secondary.
1-4-a: Abolition of Permutation Restriction (56%). UEFL'ers' secondary umpires may now be identical.

4-2-b: Modification to Eliminate Loss of Points (40%). QOC points structure will remain at 2012 levels.

5-3: Tie-Breaker Procedure (72%). The three proposed tie-breaker criteria have been adopted.

6-1: Required Charge of Appeal (82%). The UEFL will now require challengers to post reasons for appeal.
6-2-b-2: Miller Rule Unit Conversion (72%). Units will now appear in feet as opposed to norm_ht.
6-4-a-4: Codification of Voting Systems (73%). UEFL & Board voting procedures will now be codified.
6-5-c: Pitching Change Exemption (72%). The proposed exemption has been adopted.
6-5-c-3: Irrecusable QOC Penalty (45%). QOC points structure will remain at 2012 levels.
6-6-b-5-c: Equipment Throwing QOC (42%). Current format has been preserved.
6-6-b-8: "Scott Rule" (41%). QOC will not be deemed irrecusable by default for applicable ejections.

7-2: Box Score Errors (80%). Clearly erroneous official information may now be corrected.

8-1: Posting Guidelines (93%). Rudimentary guidelines and moderation standards have been established.
8-1: *Posting Anon vs. Username* (28 vs. 56%). Sent to UEFL Rules Committee for further review.

Appeals-1: *Albertaumpire* (50% [Simple]). Run-off sua sponte. All voters may cast one ballot (Y/N).
Appeals-2: RichMSN (69%). RichMSN is elected to the 2013 Appeals Board.
Appeals-3: tmac (73%). tmac is elected to the 2013 Appeals Board.
Appeals-4: yawetag (54%). yawetag is elected to the 2013 Appeals Board.

Please note that preliminary registration for the 2013 UEFL has begun and may be accessed using this form. Standard registration, appeals board nomination and sign up information, including information regarding the Crew, Primary and Secondary Umpires' drafts, will be available in February 2013. If you have filled out a preliminary registration, you will receive an e-mail at that time.

Click the below "Read more" link to access the run-off election ballot. It will close Thursday at 11:59 PM PT.

2012 TFFL: Day 13, Technical Fouls 074 - 076

Day 13 of the NBA season featured 5 games which produced 3 technical fouls.

074: 19 James Capers, 34 Kevin Cutler, 35 Kane Fitzgerald. Grizzlies' Gasol; 1st, 2:01. 20-16 MEM.
075: 19 James Capers, 34 Kevin Cutler, 35 Kane Fitzgerald. Heat's Chalmers; 3rd, 4:21. 69-58 MEM.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 104-86.

076: 8 Marc Davis, 7 Kevin Fehr, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Kings' Smart; 2nd, 10:54. 29-27 LAL.
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, 103-90.

TFFL Standings Update
1. (19 pts) tonyjia888.
2. (16 pts) cyclone14, yawetag.
4. (14 pts) JRD, youthministeradam.