BOB KATZ has written on sports and culture for the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and other publications. His previous books include Third and Long, a Sports Illustrated "summer reads" pick, and Elaine's Circle.
Given the American sporting culture that universally vilifies
officials, the book is a worthwhile reminder that the refs are real
people, too. And not as corrupt and inept and biased against your
team as you think."--Bill Littlefield "Yahoo Sports"
Katz claims that by the time he'd seen enough college basketball
games to finish The Whistleblower, he'd trained himself to watch
the ref and pay no attention to the players or the score of the
game. None of his readers will take it that far, but they'll
certainly have a greater appreciation for the work the officials do
after reading the book."--Bill Littlefield "Boston Globe"
Katz is a talented writer who provides a vivid account of a world
not seen by college basketball fans. He shows the referees'
complete dedication to the art of working a game."--Bill
Littlefield "Chicago Tribune"
This book provides a rare, intimate glimpse into the lives,
thoughts, and actions of referees: how they see the game and why
they make or do not make a call. The author finds that a
superlative referee is impartial, decisive, and most of all must
possess an "x-factor" that is almost impossible to describe. . . .
Recommended for college basketball fans and sports fan in
general."--Bill Littlefield "Library Journal"
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