10 second call by C

[mick]

Originally posted by jritchie

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 [/QUOTE]

Center doesn't ever count, we were talking about the shot clock showing 10 seconds have passed, so he gets it!!! And if the possession was changed the shot clock would of been reset, then when A gets it back after the momentary possession the clock would reset again!! then when it gets to 25 someone better have a whistle! [/QUOTE]

jritchie,
Granted that the NCAA provides a procedure for the Trail to have primary responsibilty and that [from Note] the Center may assume responsibility, I refuse to believe it's a good mechanic.
So why is it in the book? I think it is there merely to give "lip service" of following the philosophy of getting the call right.
From observation, I think I will personally get to 10 (I practice that count too much.) a full 2-3 seconds ahead of most partners [I seem to see about a 1.2-1.3 second count by many officials]. Since I am pretty sure that I will get there first, regardless, I will not show up my partner... until I get to 15.
mick