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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
I don't mind calling it that way if the rules specify that but A lot of guys called it like anyway. So they might as well change the rule to match what some are calling so that it has a chance of being consistent.
I disagree with the point that that it will give officials more time to determine block/charge or that it will provide any more clarity in making the call. It won't. It simply moves the point where a decision goes to a block vs. a charge. The official still has to make a decision and it will still come down to splitting hairs, just different hairs.
It will allow for more freedom of movement...the defender's job just got harder to perform legally. So, it will lead to more successful attacks at the basket.
I also wouldn't say it "Enhances the balance" between offense and defense. It just changes it. People that like good defense will not think it is an enhancement.
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Ditto to what Camron said. Please refer to my comments in the other thread about how this is being done with the hope to increase scoring and revenue.
Obviously none of this NCAA material is being written or said by an official because the statements and conclusions don't make sense from an officiating standpoint. It's all about the $.