Purdue - IU Blarge

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Is the system flawed or is the official's mechanics flawed?

In this case, both.

Because if you pick one, then the debate will be over who was actually right that should have reported the foul.

No more than the debate over whether any other close call was right or wrong.

So you cannot win either way.

If you get the call right, you win.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

In this case, both.



No more than the debate over whether any other close call was right or wrong.



If you get the call right, you win.

At the end of the day, the rules makers decided they wanted that to take place. We do not make the rules or even have much suggestion other than a survey. So if they want that changed, they will change it. And it will still be "flawed" in my eyes because the coach or player that has the "wrong" call called on them, we will be arguing about a different aspect of the rule. Again, you are not going to make everyone happy and I would not try to. The rule is the rule, not much I am going to worry about it at this point.

Peace