Hey everybody. Just got back from my Thanksgiving in Florida and I'm catching up on the conversations of the last few days. I know you missed me, and I'm sure. . . Beg your pardon? Yes, I was gone for 5 whole days. Seriously, I was gone. Not a post. You didn't notice? Sigh. I hate you guys. I hate you guys so much.
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Originally posted by BOBBYMO
Chuck... Illegal screens are called illegal for a reason and they must be called no matter the score or the time remaining on the clock.
Just common sence and my 2 cents.
Bob
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Just my opinion, Bob, but I disagree. In a lopsided game with time winding down, if the screen is illegal, but not blatent, I'm going to let it slide. Yes, it was not set properly and yes, it probably gave the offensive player an advantage. But making the call results only in a turnover (at the NCAA level) or extra FTs for the winning team (at the HS level) and frustration for the team that's getting crushed.
Notice the result at the college level is exactly the same as the result for the 3-second violation. And the game I was talking about was a (junior) college game. Hmmmmmm. So -- at the college level, at least -- if you're not going to call the 3-seconds, then you probably shouldn't call the illegal screen. Just one more indication that you should let it go.
Chuck