Tim Higgins

refiator

I have nothing more to say. Just wanted to be a part of a post with 250 replies🙂

canuckrefguy

Thanks to stiffler for the redirect....

I actually think the OOB is the least of their concerns in the last couple minutes of that game.

Just goes to show you that even the very best f-up too.

BktBallRef

JugglingReferee wrote

That was the closest last second shot I've ever seen, plus it really looked good in real time. Ouch!

JugglingReferee

BktBallRef wrote
That was the closest last second shot I've ever seen, plus it really looked good in real time. Ouch!

Y U.P. Me too. I just don't know what I would rule in real-time.

What went through my mind when I saw this clip was that I bet NCAA officials across the land, unfortunately, had a very crisp pre-game that particularly dealt with officiating until the end.

Can you imagine a second crew not working til the last buzzer?

JugglingReferee

Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

26 Year Gap

JugglingReferee wrote
Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

Only 2 points were credited initially.

JugglingReferee

26 Year Gap wrote
Only 2 points were credited initially.

Ok, gotcha.

The camera zoomed in, so I didn't see if the C signalled a made 3 or not.

He signalled the attempt, so if we assume that he signalled a touchdown, and the table only awarded 2, then obviously we need CHSeagle working the tournament because he knows proper procedure. 😀

BktBallRef

JugglingReferee wrote
Y U.P. Me too. I just don't know what I would rule in real-time.

Bryan Kersey had the initial call, as well as the video review. He had the shot but not the red backboard light, based on his stance/view. Using the buzzer alone makes it a difficult call.

What went through my mind when I saw this clip was that I bet NCAA officials across the land, unfortunately, had a very crisp pre-game that particularly dealt with officiating until the end.

Can you imagine a second crew not working til the last buzzer?

Y.U.P. That would have been ugly. At least the Big East deal didn't cost somebody a tournament bid, and pretty much died since the crew didn't work again and St Johns got beat the next game.

Raymond

JugglingReferee wrote
Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

Look at the still above your post. Bryan is signalling that it is a "2".

JugglingReferee

BadNewsRef wrote
Look at the still above your post. Bryan is signalling that it is a "2".

I can buy that, though I can't see for certain that he's got just 2 fingers.

And why I like the mechanic of signalling the 2 clearly down to the floor if ruling that the shot is not a 3.

Tio

I am not sure any of us have the right to criticize an official with Tim's resume. We should be supportive of our fraternity.

Remember - We get all our calls right from the stands.

APG

Tio wrote
I am not sure any of us have the right to criticize an official with Tim's resume. We should be supportive of our fraternity.

Remember - We get all our calls right from the stands.

Just because an official has been at it a long time doesn't mean he's immune to criticism...especially on a blown call this bad.

JRutledge

I have no problem with the criticism, I just do not like the way we all are critical. This should be a learning situation for all of us. Do not assume anything and unfortunately I think this official did. He is not the only one that made such a mistake and certainly will not be the last one for sure.

Peace

Adam

JRutledge wrote
I have no problem with the criticism, I just do not like the way we all are critical. This should be a learning situation for all of us. Do not assume anything and unfortunately I think this official did. He is not the only one that made such a mistake and certainly will not be the last one for sure.

Peace

Agreed. Figure out why he missed it, or what contributed, and strive to avoid it.

Raymond

Snaqwells wrote
Agreed. Figure out why he missed it, or what contributed, and strive to avoid it.

Exactly

When the play started (b/c throw-in by Rutgers) Burr was the new lead 94' away in the frontcourt under the basket. In the video shown from St. John's frontcourt you will see him running to get over to the sideline from the paint after the pass is stolen. Higgins is in front of St. John's bench along the sideline...

After St. John's stole the ball it became Burr's line. But Burr was not in position to see the line b/c of how he set up on the initial throw-in. Higgins should have had secondary help on the line...

After St. John's steals the ball Walton starts running towards SJ's frontcourt but takes his eyes off the player and looks at the clock. When he looks back the player is already OOB and in the midst chucking the ball up in the air. I don't think Earl knew what the hell was going on at that point. He's probably thinking "I hope someone blew a whistle" :eek:

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