[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
I agree with Drake, and have to disagree with Mark DeNucci. I saw the replays, too, and I don't think they prove much of anything. If, and it's a big if b/c you can't see it in any of the replays I saw, the Kent State player returned to the floor before releasing that ball, then yes, it was a good call. That's the only way you can have a held ball, b/c the Pitt player clearly did not prevent the try from being released. Otherwise, the official blew it, in my humble opinion.

When I first saw it, I thought to myself that he'd anticipated contact and blown the whistle. Then when he realized that there really was no significant contact, he had to come out with something. He didn't want to count the bucket and give the free throw, so he came out with the only other call at his disposal, the held ball.

Just my thoughts.

Chuck

Read the rules reference in my post just before your post. The official made the correct call.