or this one officiating crew everything ticked right, not because it just happened but because they did the right things to make it happen.

In this final Part III of the series we'll eavesdrop on their discussion as they reflect on why things worked and postulate what they could have done to make things go even smoother.

The postgame

How you feel after a game depends a lot on the game itself. The blow out has a feeling of sheer relief that the massacre is over and you presided appropriately. The game under review was not only physically challenging, but the last two minutes required concentration that taxed the mental energy of every member of the crew. The pregame had been extensive, but it paid dividends handsomely in the final three minutes.

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