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Old Sat Apr 03, 2004, 09:48am
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First, when we discuss calling the game the same throughout, we talking about calling the same foul at 10 seconds that you would at 15 minutes.

Second, the clock shows full seconds during the first 19 minutes of a half. If an error occurs where seconds tick off the clock during the game and the officials recognize it, then they do correct the situation. Looking at the monitor every time the clock is stopped to be sure it stopped properly is OBVIOUSLY not necessary or feasible.

At the end of a game, if for example, a foul is called, a shot is made, or a violation occurs, the officials are allowed to review the play to determine if there was an error in stopping the clock.

Personally, I don't understand why people keep bringing up the issue of putting .2 seconds back on the clock. It was the correct thing to do and it had nothing to do with Tennesse winning the game. If the foul had occurred with .9 seconds remaining, then it could really have been important, as it would have given Baylor an opportuniy to score.

THere were no "known equipment problems." The officials were simply making sure how much time should be on the clock. Let's suppose there should have been .9 left and the officials didn't go to the clock and correct the problem. Then Baylor would really have something to complain about.

So when all is said and done, why are you complaining about the officials going to the clock?
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