Awesome Game!

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by j51969

Just thought I'd share....

Last Saturday I had one of the most exciting games and finishes in recent memory. Tournament championship game in the National Trail Conference here in Illinois (Altamont vs Detrich). The game was back and forth through-out; ending with a steal with less than 6 seconds on an through in from half court (score tied). 2000 screaming fans. Being a small part of this confernces history was special indeed. Very rarely do all of the things that make officiating special happen all in one game. NTCSPORTS.org has a link to youtube where you can view a 5min video of the last 40ish seconds. Great watch.

Why in the hell should it take 5 minutes to watch the last 40 seconds?

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Why in the hell should it take 5 minutes to watch the last 40 seconds?

Have you ever watched a basketball game on TV?!?

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by bas2456

Have you ever watched a basketball game on TV?!?

Yes, but I didn't note that this was a TV Game in your post.

[Shooter14]

Seriously guys? Timeouts, fouls, free throws, substitutions. The final 40 seconds of a game could easily last 5 minutes.

By the way, that is my close to my hometown area you reffed. I live and officiate in Tennessee now, but I played in the LIC vs. NTC ASG in 2002.

[#olderthanilook]

Fun game. I watched the last quarter.

What did you have at approx 1:02:52, and at 1:03:07?

[j51969]

Originally Posted by #olderthanilook

Fun game. I watched the last quarter.

What did you have at approx 1:02:52, and at 1:03:07?

I'm the better looking guy under the basket.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Why in the hell should it take 5 minutes to watch the last 40 seconds?

How about 5 minutes to play the final 3.8 seconds of a Boy's MS game?

I had that scenario last week. V is down 3 with 3.8 to play, and they have to go the entire length of the court following a baseline throw in. FYI - each team has 2 full TOs remaining. V HC takes a TO. Both teams set up, and H HC takes a TO. Both teams set up, and the V HC takes his final TO. Both teams set up, and the H HC takes his final TO. Both teams set up, and V runs a play to get their best player a shot from @ 25'. He misses. Finally, the game is over.

Whew, at least, we didn't go OT. Padgett would be proud.