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Originally Posted by griblets
I've always liked the NFHS term Intentional over NCAA Flagrant 1. In this case, "intentional" is much easier for people (players, coaches, fans) to understand than "flagrant."
- Flagrant - (of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive
- Intentional - done on purpose; deliberate
Base on the English language, this foul looks a lot more intentional than flagrant, and would make more sense to the masses if described as such. |
I disagree with this totally. People think "Intentional Foul" means just that, it was intentional. Or that if "He was playing the ball, he did not do it on purpose" they think that means we cannot call an Intentional Foul. We do not call an intentional foul based on any intent. So that just gets into an argument that often would be unnecessary.
At least Flagrant means something more egregious and out of bounds. It does not bring the same conversation that "intentional" brings. Not even close. I wish the NF would just change the language and at the very least we would have to remind the coach or player what that means. Too many debates over plays like this because they are caught up in intent rather than the actual act.
Peace