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Old Sun Jan 14, 2007, 10:24am
mick mick is offline
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
I think you and Mick are mis-interpreting hooptown's intent on his phrasing. He's saying "by rule, the official did not make an error, but from a game management point he did."

In general, I agree with him. If it can be prevented, do so. Once it happens, however, it's too late. And, even if the crew is evaluated as a whole, there's no cause for overruling -- especially on a judgment issue.
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Originally Posted by hooptown
...Shooter's foot was on the line....
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Originally Posted by hooptown
...By rule, there is no error. The shooter started and ended his free throw with a foot on the line. From a game management perspective the call looked BAAAD.
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Originally Posted by hooptown
I did not check the shooters feet, and to be honest, I don't think I have ever checked the shooter's feet from lead.


Yeah, you could color me confused. That's why I asked the two questions.
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