Fun With A Take Down …

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

It would have been helpful if IAABO gave a third choice, a common foul. I wonder if they will broach this idea in their play commentary?

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not work for IAABO, I was simply using my experience and understanding of the current rule.

I do "work" for IAABO, but that doesn't mean that I can't express my disagreement with some of their interpretations, especially in regard to subjective judgement calls.

That being said, whether I agree, or disagree, with them, I do like their very thorough play commentary. And I hope they explore the possibility that this was just a common foul for those that want to go that route, even though I believe this to be a flagrant foul, and if not, at least an intentional foul for excessive contact.

With such a wide range of expert opinions on the Forum regarding this video (common, intentional, flagrant), I'm curious to see IAABO's rationale to justify their interpretation in their play commentary, especially with a common foul not even being listed as an original choice.