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Originally Posted by icallfouls
JMO, but I thought it would have been a better no call. In talking with a D1 ref/friend of mine and something that I cover during pre-game, it is a general rule of thumb not to reward a player for attempting to draw a PC foul on a player that no longer has the ball. The only caveat to the play is an offensive player that is still going strong into the defense and doesn't slow/attempt to stop. I would go so far to say that is not a call that was made alot at that level.
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A general rule of thumb? It is? Never heard that one before. Oh well, guess that's why I'm not a D1 guy. I have to wonder where people come up with some of this stuff. There is more than one way to play defense. 1. stay with the shooter/ don't allow that player to receive the ball or try to block the shot 2. step in and take a charge from the dribbler/passer.
Both are legitimate but different methods of playing defense. Why is it suddenly up to the official to decide which tactic the team has to use?
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Originally Posted by Nate1224hoops
I TIVO'ed the game and watched the play over and over. I feel that in that situation in the game (less than 5 seconds) you have to let the players decided the game. I saw Augustus falling back before contact was ever made. She obviously excentuated the contact. The lead never made an effort to make the call and the play was less than 3 feet away. Also the ball was already out of Wiggins hands before contact occurred. IMO you gotta pass on that one and let players decided the game. Certain calls have to be made at the end of a game, but I feel that this call was kicked.
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This one is even worse. In fact, it is such garbage that I am eagerly waiting for JR to show up and see it. I'm going to go make my popcorn now. He'll probably tell you to quit officiating and go coach. Actually, I'll tell you that myself. Ignoring fouls late in the game is not "letting the players decide the outcome." It's failing to do your job properly and screwing the offended team.