Teaching Lessons?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by PAOfficial

The horn will end the unsporting conduct in 2 seconds. If there is unsporting behavior going on, prolonging the game an additional 2 minutes to call a "T", report it, shoot 2 shots, administer the throw in, and finish the game will only allow for more things to possibly go on. Get this one over with.

Originally Posted by PAOfficial

No. You are assuming somethings that I never said. Don't put words in my mouth or assume something. I explained to you why I thought it not best to call a Technical Foul in that situation. I have very few posts on this forum, and yet someone lumps me in with others who find "another reason to avoid calling a technical foul".

When the last time you were on the court as a player? The ending of a game that you know you are going to lose is agony. To prolong what is a frustrating time, in what may (or may not) have been a hotly contested game in which taunting is going on is asking for disaster. If it was an issue throughout the game, it should have been cleaned up earlier, but to wait and interrupt a running clock with 2 seconds left is not good game management.

Your comments couldn't be more contrary to what the NFHS wants its officials to do. This was the #1 Point of Emphasis a couple of years ago and probably will have to be again in a year or two because people such as yourself continue to refuse to address it properly.
2003-04 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

1.Sporting Behavior (Repeated from 2002-03, except shaded area)
The committee discussed specific, inappropriate situations that must be stopped immediately. Coaches must demonstrate leadership by immediately putting an end to these practices. Officials must be prepared to stop these unsporting acts and penalize the offending team(s).>>
A. Taunting/Self-Promotion: Players are increasingly directing their celebratory actions toward opponents, which should be interpreted as taunting and baiting, and penalized accordingly.