End of Game Call - State Championship

[NCHSAA]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I think he was actually a little bit too patient, a whistle slightly earlier would have fit the timing of the play a little better.

I don't agree, but understand where you are coming from. A quicker whistle on this play could have been a huge mistake, especially if #0 (who is a high DI prospect in the class of 2019) played through the contact. I liked how the official processed the whole play during the most critical point in the game, given the time and score.

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by bucky

Yes, tough to see from that angle. Official sold it though.

Watching a bunch of state finals last week with state observers, assigners, and other officials my biggest takeaway was the value in selling tough calls. We can debate a lot of these calls on the court, in the stands, and even on video. The bottom line is that when good officials are in position and sell the call, they will get the benefit of the doubt on tough plays.

Originally Posted by NCHSAA

I don't agree, but understand where you are coming from. A quicker whistle on this play could have been a huge mistake, especially if #0 (who is a high DI prospect in the class of 2019) played through the contact. I liked how the official processed the whole play during the most critical point in the game, given the time and score.

I think the difference in thinking this is a late whistle or a good patient whistle is the difference between fans/non-officials and good officials. I think most veteran officials would agree this is a good example of seeing the whole play, processing the impact, making a decision, and selling the call.

[MechanicGuy]

Man that's a tough call either way. Probably had to be called though.

Why the hell is the defense trapping/pressuring 90-ft from the hoop in a tie game? That's just ASKING to get bit.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Man that's a tough call either way. Probably had to be called though.

Why the hell is the defense trapping/pressuring 90-ft from the hoop in a tie game? That's just ASKING to get bit.

Referees aren't the only ones who make mistakes in judgment in the heat of the moment late in a game . . .

[NCHSAA]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Man that's a tough call either way. Probably had to be called though.

Why the hell is the defense trapping/pressuring 90-ft from the hoop in a tie game? That's just ASKING to get bit.

It is a tough one, especially when you start thinking about the consequences of a no-call. It could have resulted in the official ruling the player out of bounds, if he thought his foot contacted the line.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

Watching a bunch of state finals last week with state observers, assigners, and other officials my biggest takeaway was the value in selling tough calls....

Did you come down to Richmond at all?

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Did you come down to Richmond at all?

I did; just to watch though. My last game was a quarterfinal up here.

I caught the full slate of games 5A and 6A boys and girls finals on Friday at Siegel.

Obviously I always want a final but it was kind of relaxing to come down and just watch.