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Originally posted by ChuckElias
crew's last game situation involved a blocked shot, after which the defender made contact with the shooter's body. The contact was not described as hard, but it was enough to knock the shooter to the floor.

It was strongly recommended that officials who desire to move up "no call" this play. The idea was that it might be ok to call in a HS school game, under NF rules, but that the big guys want us to let it go.

Last night, in the Kentucky/Duke game, with just under 30 seconds in regulation, this exact scenario occured. Duke player shot from the post; Kentucky guy came to help and cleanly blocked the shot; defender bumped the shooter, who then fell to the floor.

What was the official's reaction? This official who has "moved up" all the way to the top eschelon of D1 NCAA ball?

Tweet! Foul on the Kentucky defender. No offense, crew, but as we've all been trying to tell you and Eli, this play is a no-brainer. And we all just got proven right on national TV.

Great game, too. Fun to watch. It was probably almost as fun to officiate as my HS game last night. I had a great one, too.

Chuck

Chuck, BasketballRef had a similar statement on the g.p.s. 4 posting so I will pretty much reply in the same manner. I did not see the play you are talking about. I think a lot of people are misunderstanding me. As I stated in my original post a foul should be called if the contact is violent even if the ball is blocked first. The play I am referring to is when the contact is not severe after the ball is initially blocked. BasketballRef said the contact was hard down low on the shooter after the block so maybe Andre felt the contact was severe and warranted a foul or maybe he just missed the play. I can assure you Andre shares my feelings on not calling fouls after the ball is initially blocked if the contact is not severe as I have worked with him and been to his camps. Hopefully, I will be able to see this play on ESPN tonight.