Last second shot with light (NFHS)

[cmckenna]

tjones... in my mind the key word in the rule is "supplement". In the case of the OP, the horn functioned properly so I would think we, as officials, are OK going with the horn. As you say, let them protest...

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by cmckenna

tjones... in my mind the key word in the rule is "supplement". In the case of the OP, the horn functioned properly so I would think we, as officials, are OK going with the horn. As you say, let them protest...

I agree. I'm ok with the horn. It'd be an interesting tape to review. As long as you can hear the horn I don't really see this going anywhere.

[RookieDude]

I was the R for this game...three person crew. We had two teams from our "association's service area" and two officials from our association assigned to this game. One official was from another association...a top official btw, who was the C in this case.

I'm scheduled for another game at this site, this Thursday...possibly the team that lost vs. another team in our area...loser out.

It will be interesting to see if the Coach has reviewed the tape and what his findings are...it will also be interesting to see if game mng. has tested the light to see if it is in sync with the horn.

FWIW...when the AD came into our locker room...I pretty much told him what we have said here. The horn signals the end of the game...he could protest if he wanted too...but, since we had left the confines of the court I told him the score had been approved by us. I advised him this could come into play regarding the protest.

Oh yeah...JR...I said I would get back to you regarding the dreaded "BLARGE" call...this "top" official, who has done numerous state playoffs, said he would go with the double foul on the blarge. (We talked about it in pre-game)
BUT...I have talked to other officials from other associations and those who do college ball...the majority say, get one or the other.

So...the jury's still out as far as other official's opinions...but, it's looking more and more like a person might just be better off going with the ol rule book and staying consistent....what a surprise.

[chartrusepengui]

I know that in WI there is no such thing as a "protest". I am without my book in hand right now - but isn't that also true in the Fed?

[Camron Rust]

Since it is not possible for the team to have known the light would be late, it could have had no effect on their actions or the timing of their shot.

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While they may have hoped the shot would count, there is no basis for it counting since the horn sounded (assuming it sounded correctly) to end the game....if the officials couldn't hear the horn, they'd have actually got extra time.

[BillyMac]

NFHS Rule 5-4-2 "The NFHS does not recognize protests".

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

NFHS Rule 5-4-2 "The NFHS does not recognize protests".

NFHS Rulebook, page 1, first paragraph, third sentence:

"Member Associations of the NFHS independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing rules for the student-athletes in their respective states."

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

NFHS Rule 5-4-2 "The NFHS does not recognize protests".

The NFHS may not but that doesn't stop a state association from doing so if they wish.