[Bart Tyson]

The NCAA has the following interpretation of the game situation on the ARBITER yesterday. First and foremost the administering official SHOULD HAVE NOT GIVEN THE BALL TO THE THROWER IN UNTIL PERMANENT EYE CONTACT WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE OTHER CREW MEMBERS The official on table side should not be engaging in unnecessary conversation with the scoring table with 1.4 seconds left in the half regarding their actions throughout the half. That can wait until half time or should have been addressed much sooner if it was a DISTRACTION. The official in the slot position should have been managing the clock and upon seeing the clock did not start at the proper time should blow the whistle to stop play. The Interpretation follows. Cancel the basket and give the ball back to the team that had the basket cancelled Finish the half with 1.4 seconds on the clock. The NCAA claims that it is not possible to throw the ball almost to half court, catch the ball, take 1 dribble and score in 1.4 seconds. It would be my hope we NEVER have to rule on such a play in the future. CONCENTRATE AT ALL TIMES.