First time I have seen that called.

[Robmoz]

Actually, I have seen this happen a few times and have called it a few times just last season. Perhaps it was a POE for our local associations or something, I cannot recall.

The 10-sec FT rule is clearly stated and it is a mechanic we are supposed to be practicing on every FT. Granted, most players do not take the full 10-sec but as an official you should be counting and calling the violation if/when it occurs.

When I hear guys say "...after about 12 seconds the coach and/or the fans started grumbling" I begin to wonder what other rules do they arbitrarily (sp) enforce? You wouldn't let your inbound count reach 7 seconds or your backcourt count reach 12 seconds or three seconds run to 6 seconds, would you?

You would not need to apologize to me if I'm on your crew thinking your bringing s**t into the game but you better be prepared to explain to me why you passed on it (especially when SO obvious as in this sitch) and come clean with any other rules you choose not to enforce.