10 second call by C

[mick]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
Is the C over-ruling the Trail's count? Shouldn't the C blow the whistle and go to the Trail and tell him that he has definite knowledge of the count, and then ask if the Trail wants to change his count and call the violation? What if the Trail is damn sure of his count, too, and doesn't want to call the violation? What do we do, thumb-wrestle for it in the center circle?[/sarcasm]

The C knows for sure the 10 seconds have expired. No discussion; just make the call.

Just like when your partner puts up the touchdown signal and you saw the shooter's toe on the line. Same exact thing. Especially when you discuss both of them in pre-game.

Sitch: B gets a rebound and A gets it back with momentary control, then B knocks the ball outa A's hand and starts to bring the ball upcourt.

Center doesn't see loss of possession, or doesn't see B fumble the ball before control.
Center blows the whistle cuz he's at 10 while Trail, always on the play, is at 8.

Centers have no bidness counting to 10.
mick