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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
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Gee whiz, the further up the ladder one goes, one is too forget what the rules book says and just call it the way the fans and howler monkeys want it called. I real remember that the next time I design a building. I will just design it any old way I feel like, because I do not have to pay attention to design codes and requirements. [/B][/QUOTE]
mark,
if it werent for the fans/coaches/players we wouldnt be here. they are the game. we are a neccessary evil. ever tried to play pick up ball and call your own fouls? every one argues. we are there to difuse conflicts and be firm but fair. basketball is entertainment. drawing a PC foul under the basket is not entertaining. seeing a 6"7' guy dunking/nuts in face is entertaining. that is what people want to see, players want to do, and coaches want to teach. seeing us wipe off this play and call PC is a good reason why no one in the world likes us. the game has advanced past the white boy basketball and is in the athletic age where players can do tremendous athletic/acrobatic moves. do the rules evolve as quickly as the game? unfortunately no. the rule discussed in this post is archaic and in need of change as well as other rules for the nc2a and fed imo. fortunately the nba/wnba and not far behind nc2a womens have adapted well to change and are making steps forward to improve the officiating of the game. nc2a could do well to adopt a few of the rules the nba has implemented and still keep the college rivalry/atmosphere. but, people who do not adapt well to change are the ones who keep the officiating to an evolutionary crawl instead of allowing it to adapt at a faster pace. remember the fans and players are the reason the game is played, not us. the rules should be made to please the audience, not us. naismith did not invent the game to give us a job.
now here is my disclaimer: take what i write and process it. like it you may do well to incorporate it. if you dislike it disregard it/ignore/ask the moderator to remove it, it is my opinion. i am a pro philosophy/advanced thinking type of official.
ps. you build a building that pleases the buyer-you put the bathroom where they want it or you are out of a job. do you not?