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Old Wed Aug 27, 2008, 11:11am
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Originally Posted by MCBear
In this instance, it doesn't matter if it is Chris or Karch - on telecasts that I have seen, they have both been guilty of giving rules opinions that are totally screwed up based on their former experience as players. The problem is that both of them have a tendency to think that the game is still being played exactly the same way that it was when they were on the court as players. The instance that you cite is a perfect example.
Hmm... new requirement, maybe? Coaches, officials, and sports commentators required to attend an annual Rules Interp class and pass the annual exam?

I can see their expressions right now...
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