Partner's HUUUUGE Blunder

[mick]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I think you and Mick are mis-interpreting hooptown's intent on his phrasing. He's saying "by rule, the official did not make an error, but from a game management point he did."

In general, I agree with him. If it can be prevented, do so. Once it happens, however, it's too late. And, even if the crew is evaluated as a whole, there's no cause for overruling -- especially on a judgment issue.

Originally Posted by hooptown

...Shooter's foot was on the line....

Originally Posted by hooptown

...By rule, there is no error. The shooter started and ended his free throw with a foot on the line. From a game management perspective the call looked BAAAD.

Originally Posted by hooptown

I did not check the shooters feet, and to be honest, I don't think I have ever checked the shooter's feet from lead.

Yeah, you could color me confused. That's why I asked the two questions.