Episode 180 - Matt Levoe and Troy Gravett

Matt Levoe and Troy Gravett are American beach volleyball and indoor volleyball referees. Where in most instances, remembering referees names is a bad thing, these two have been sharp, fair, and may be setting a general standard in how games are called, as well as providing perspective on tough calls, mistakes and now to make sure the outcome is decided by the players with much at stake. Where many are not inclined to engage in a tough Q and A, these two were more than ready to embrace it. 01:02 - Players before refs? 03:02 - All about those "hands" 27:09 - Why Matt never smiles 29:35 - A line getting kicked in or out during play, and line calls 36:09 - "Cobras" vs tips 37:11 - Have you ever gotten a yellow or red card? 38:58 - The level of concentration it takes to ref 42:45 - Not carding players, allowing them to work it out 48:10 - Any player make you change your mind? 52:35 - fast release setting, and 2001-2002 rule changes 54:19 - Setting on the woman's scene, Travis Mewhirter is awesome 1:04:56 - Who is the best setter on tour no one talks about? 1:08:29 - USA men's beach over the weekend, and the "option" 1:16:05 - Lightning Rounds