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[bob jenkins]

I don't think the rules are contradictory -- the "whichever is greater" just includes the time on the game clock (26 seconds n this instance).

You can have (at least in NCAAW) a situation where the shot clock is turned off and then turned back on again.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

You can have (at least in NCAAW) a situation where the shot clock is turned off and then turned back on again.

Disclaimer Update: Not sure if this is an NCAAM interpretation, an NCAAW interpretation, or just a worthless IAABO interpretation.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I don't think the rules are contradictory -- the "whichever is greater" just includes the time on the game clock (26 seconds n this instance).

I see your point, and understand it, and it's foolish for me to comment on shot clock issues (I know more about quantum physics than I do about shot clocks), but the contradictory part is "the shot-clock operator shall use the shot clock for the entire game, including extra periods, except where there is less time remaining on the game clock than on the shot clock, in which case the shot clock shall be turned off” because it appears that shot clock does not remain "turned off".

However, by reading it in a certain way, I can see where it can appear to be non-contradictory.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I see your point, and understand it, and it's foolish for me to comment on shot clock issues (I know more about quantum physics than I do about shot clocks), but the contradictory part is "the shot-clock operator shall use the shot clock for the entire game, including extra periods, except where there is less time remaining on the game clock than on the shot clock, in which case the shot clock shall be turned off” because it appears that shot clock does not remain "turned off".

However, by reading it in a certain way, I can see where it can appear to be non-contradictory.

"turned off" and "remains off" are not synonymous.

A gets the ball with 29 seconds left. Shot clock it turned off. A attempts a try that hits the rim and A gets a rebound with 25 seconds left -- shot clock it tuned back on and is set to 20 seconds.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

"turned off" and "remains off" are not synonymous.

Agree.