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Originally Posted by JugglingReferee
I happen to think it's excessive contact. But not to the point of an INT. Close? Not really sure. But I don't blame anyone for the thought entering their mind.
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I question the judgement of any official who thinks this is an intentional foul or even close for that matter. As Rich stated on the first page it's a garden variety end of game foul.
As we all know, fouling at the end of the game is an accepted strategy. Officials should be aware of the time, score, and situation.
There is NOTHING here that comes close to intentional. I think the calling official reacted to the kid who as APG said realized he was close to the division line as he jumped then just sort of flopped to get a call. There was absolutely no push whatsoever to cause him to go flying like that and the bear hug talk is ridiculous and silly IMO.