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Originally Posted by Rev.Ref63
Logic is not the issue here. We are asked to make calls based upon clearly stated rules and to exercise our best judgment in interpreting those rules. Had I been working this game, I would have judged that A1 was acting in an unsporting manner and, at the least, had him get out of B1's face. I wasn't working the game so that is a mute point.
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And that is a judgment you will just have to make. I bet if a coach complained to your assignor about it or the school assigned the game, they might think your judgment is a stretch. Also what level was this game?
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Originally Posted by Rev.Ref63
I am 44 yrs old and not a young, immature beginner. I am used to working HS varsity (8 yrs) - no college. Regardless of the level, unsporting conduct should not be allowed.
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Based on what you have just listed, you have not achieved the level of accomplishment to have such a strong opinion about something that is not supported by the rules. And yes, it would matter based on the level as to how your ruling would be accepted. I can name a few varsity coaches that would do everything in their power to not have you work their games if they knew the rules on this issue. I would be careful to say that this applies at all levels. Just an opinion, take it or leave it.
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Originally Posted by Rev.Ref63
I believe that the rule I referenced very clearly supported what would have been my decision had I been working the game.
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Well it is not me you have to convince. But to say something that is not put in any "official" interpretation or is not even addressed, is not "very clearly supported" if you ask me. And just like a judge in lower court, our decisions are often reviewed and heavily scrutinized. And if you make a ruling that is not supported, it is very likely someone will have a say in the future as to your ability to work similar games in the future.
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Originally Posted by Rev.Ref63
Agreed again. However, when a player is trying to intimidate another player, it is time to intervene. Had you been there, I'm sure that you would feel the same. The defensive posture taken by A1 was unnecessary an unsporting.
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Standing next to someone is not illegal. And if someone blocks a shot and throws it into the 3rd row, that could be seen as intimidation as well. I would hope you would not call a foul based on the fact a little guard might be afraid of going to the lane based on that intimidation?
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Originally Posted by Rev.Ref63
I would say that it would be poor officiating to allow it to this degree. The game was very clearly getting out of hand based upon the atmosphere that this one defender had created.
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And I would think it would be very poor to call something only supported by a personal opinion. There is not a single interpretation that even suggests this is illegal. If they change that I would at least go along with you on this. At this time there is no support for that. Basketball is not a love fest. There are things that are going to happen that will not make players happy. That does not make them illegal.
Peace