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Originally posted by JRutledge
Does anyone have any specific information as to if this is official?
What specific Advisory Committee made this a recommendation? Is that the Official's Advisory Committee? The reason I ask is because there are some committees that can make recommendations and those recommendations are rejected. I was also under the impression that this rule was only experimental in the first place. Not sure who makes the final decisions when it all boils down to it.
Peace
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I checked the IHSA website, and under the B/G Basketball Advisory Committee meeting minutes from 4/28/05, it mentions:
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. The committee recommends that the Mercy Rule used during the 2004-05 season be used only in regular season tournaments, that choose to use the Mercy Rule, prior to February 1, 2006.
Rationale: The committee believes that while the concept of the Mercy Rule has some merit, its use is best suited to regular-season tournaments. Two years ago when used during regular season tournaments as an experiment, feedback on the Mercy Rule was favorable. Its use this past season, however, was not received favorably. Concerns of demeaning athletes and inconsistent officiating during its use in the regular season were voiced by virtually the entire committee.
ITEMS OF GENERAL DISCUSSION:
1. In discussing the Mercy Rule, the committee expressed a concern concerning both coaches and officials. From a coaching perspective, the committee is concerned about situations where schools continue to employ strategies, such as pressing or fast-breaking, even after games have reached the point of instituting the Mercy Rule. From an officialÂ’s perspective, the committee is concerned that there may have been instances when officials passed on calls when the Mercy Rule was employed in order to get the games completed too quickly.
2. The committee reviewed changes to basketball playing rules for 2005-06. Sporting behavior, free throw situations, and intentional fouls will be Points of Emphasis in addition to the rules changes, and schools and coaches should be prepared for significant discussion on these topics in 2005-06.
So, all I can find so far is that's it's only a recommendation and not final.