Video Request - KU vs Gonzaga - Blarge

[SC Official]

Yeah, I retract my earlier post. That far up the lane, partially outside, I have no issues with C taking this play.

[dahoopref]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Yeah, I retract my earlier post. That far up the lane, partially outside, I have no issues with C taking this play.

Thank you JRut for posting this play for good discussion.

The C should certainly stay engaged with this play and the offensive contact.
The contact happened way up the lane line, the defender had one foot outside the key, and the action happened far above the RA.

The C's mechanics could have been better by using the "hand behind the head" signal; I have no problem with the C taking this call and the L giving it up.

[SC Official]

Doesn’t NCAA-W punch on all offensive fouls? And yet, the “it can be confused for scoring the goal” mantra has clearly never been an issue for them. Maybe men’s officials just have sloppy signals? If your offensive foul signal is confused for an “and-1” you need to get in front of the mirror.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Doesn’t NCAA-W punch on all offensive fouls? And yet, the “it can be confused for scoring the goal” mantra has clearly never been an issue for them. Maybe men’s officials just have sloppy signals? If your offensive foul signal is confused for an “and-1” you need to get in front of the mirror.

Yes, NCAAW has the punch signal. And, yes, sometimes it can be confusing.

On this play, imo, it wasn't a "surprise" play -- that it, the dribbler beat the primary defender quite a while before the contact with the secondary defender, so C can get a good look at it.

[sdoebler]

The C (Mike G) has player walk directly in front of him during the moment of contact.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Doesn’t NCAA-W punch on all offensive fouls? And yet, the “it can be confused for scoring the goal” mantra has clearly never been an issue for them. Maybe men’s officials just have sloppy signals? If your offensive foul signal is confused for an “and-1” you need to get in front of the mirror.

Well not to be funny, but are people paying attention to the Women's side the same way? This signal took place several times in the NCAA tournament with a lot more eyes and commentators who we know commented on their confusion. So it might not be an issue on the Women's side if not as many people notice the confusion. And it was not in the Final Four either, like first weekend games early. And not everyone has the same style so some guys look very nonchalant in their signaling. I am not saying that it should have changed, but it was confusing at times.

Peace

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Yeah, I retract my earlier post. That far up the lane, partially outside, I have no issues with C taking this play.

On the other hand, what else is the L looking at besides the secondary defender?
If I’m on the crew, I’m disappointed if my L isn’t tracking this secondary defender and doesn’t have a quality opinion on this action.

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

On the other hand, what else is the L looking at besides the secondary defender?
If I’m on the crew, I’m disappointed if my L isn’t tracking this secondary defender and doesn’t have a quality opinion on this action.

Well it looked like L did have an opinion on the play but gave it up when he noticed C was starting to signal something with his left hand. I have no issue with giving this play to C and if I was Sirmons I likely would have done the same thing.