Do you make the call?

[LarryS]

Originally posted by BktBallRef
If the T is called, the winner of the game could change. You don't think that's critical?

Guys, I don't think the call should be made either. But Larry chastised me in another thread because I agreed with the official who failed to call a FT violation on the offense during the first of two FTs in the Carolina-Duke game. That's where I got his quote from. I curious to see why he thinks one call should have been made but not the other.

[Edited by BktBallRef on Mar 9th, 2006 at 11:29 PM]

Fair question...no lets see how this logic flys.

If I see someone violate the lane (or the arc restrictions) druing a game I know they are guilty. How much intelligence does it take to look down? Besides, those rules have been in place for years.

Popping the jersey being considered an unsporting act and subject to a T is a new rule this year. Given that (1) the player may not actually be taunting the other team...it was in an arena with fans of each team on all sides...and (2) in the thrill of the moment he may have forgotten the new rule...I pass on the T this time.

Not to try to divert attention from my response, but would this be a good thing to cover in the pregame (not that they would remember) or mention to the coaches as the game winds down? Just something quick as they are breaking their huddles after a time out..."Coach, remind you players about the new jersey restrictions. I'd hate to see a Tech decide this."

Hmmm...

BTW, did I wiggle out suffeciently or do I still need to plead guilty to having a double standard?