UNC/Duke Game

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by jeffpea

It is clear that others disagree...and that is fine with me. This is one of the many areas in officiating where there is no "black and white" - simply lots of grey.

In this case, lots of RED. As much as I dislike both teams, I give Hansborough a thumbs up for reacting the way that he did.

[JRutledge]

Hansborough broke his nose on this play.

Peace

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by JoeTheRef

In this case, lots of RED. As much as I dislike both teams, I give Hansborough a thumbs up for reacting the way that he did.

The only reason Hansborough didn't turn this into a brawl is because by the time he got up off the floor, there was already an official and a teammate with their hands on him to make sure it didn't turn even more ugly.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

ACC commissioner John Swofford said Monday he was satisfied with how officials reacted Sunday. Swofford said the ACC took another look at the play Monday.

"I am satisfied with it. It's unfortunate the way the incident happened. The officials handled it well. The other players and the two coaches handled it well once the incident happened. One of the worst things that could happen is for that to set up something bigger. They all handled everything well and I'm supportive of the actions taken by the game officials."

[Adam]

Too bad for coach crewshawooski. I'm sure he was positive the ACC would reverse the on-court ruling.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

To his credit, coach crewshawooski has changed his tune a little bit since yesterday saying in the weekly coaches teleconference that they would not appeal the suspension.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Too bad for coach crewshawooski. I'm sure he was positive the ACC would reverse the on-court ruling.

Actually, the ACC doesn't have the power to reverse the officials ruling. They have no choice in the matter. It's automatic under NCAA rules.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Actually, the ACC doesn't have the power to reverse the officials ruling. They have no choice in the matter. It's automatic under NCAA rules.

I know, but from hearing his comments on ESPN Radio this morning, he seemed hopeful that the suspension would be lifted.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I know, but from hearing his comments on ESPN Radio this morning, he seemed hopeful that the suspension would be lifted.

That's becasue like most coaches, he doesn't know the rules. But, you already knew that, too.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Too bad for coach crewshawooski. I'm sure he was positive the ACC would reverse the on-court ruling.

To back up what Tony wrote:

NCAA Rule 10
Section 19. Suspensions for Fighting
Art. 1. Any member or team personnel who participates in a fight
(regardless of whether he or she is a player at the time) shall be assessed a
flagrant technical foul. No free throws shall be attempted by either team
when there are double flagrant fouls that are offsetting.
Art. 2. The first time an individual participates in a fight during the season
(including exhibition games), the individual shall be suspended from
participating in the team’s next regular-season game (not an exhibition
contest), including tournament competition.
Art. 3. When an individual participates in a second fight, that individual
shall be suspended for the remainder of the season, including tournament
competition.
Art. 8. After a game, conference offices or the assigning authority may
correct an error in who was involved in a fight but cannot change an
official’s ruling that a fight took place or lessen the severity of the penalty. The conference office or assigning authority may make those penalties more severe.

[NewNCref]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

To back up what Tony wrote:

NCAA Rule 10
Section 19. Suspensions for Fighting
Art. 1. Any member or team personnel who participates in a fight
(regardless of whether he or she is a player at the time) shall be assessed a
flagrant technical foul. No free throws shall be attempted by either team
when there are double flagrant fouls that are offsetting.
Art. 2. The first time an individual participates in a fight during the season
(including exhibition games), the individual shall be suspended from
participating in the team’s next regular-season game (not an exhibition
contest), including tournament competition.
Art. 3. When an individual participates in a second fight, that individual
shall be suspended for the remainder of the season, including tournament
competition.
Art. 8. After a game, conference offices or the assigning authority may
correct an error in who was involved in a fight but cannot change an
official’s ruling that a fight took place or lessen the severity of the penalty. The conference office or assigning authority may make those penalties more severe.

So, if i'm reading this right, then Henderson should have been given a flagrant technical foul? But the box score says no Ts were given. Any ideas?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

So, if i'm reading this right, then Henderson should have been given a flagrant technical foul? But the box score says no Ts were given. Any ideas?

No. There's another article in that rule that says if the foul occurs during a live ball, it's a flagrant personal foul, which is what they called.