They must be using this in some games. I was watching a first round game when the camera zoomed in on a player. The official was was in the background and only his waist was visible and there on his belt was a little black box. I was going to post a question of what it was used for, but forgot.:confused:

I'm not sure what you saw, but if it was the NCAA tournament, it wasn't PTS. However, if you look close enough all of them are using the PTS lanyard, probably due to the fact that's the only kind of lanyard they have.

Methinks you were watching an NIT game.

Tjones - any idea on why the licensing is approved for the NIT but not the NCAA D-I tourney?

Mark,

Not sure, it may be that the first rounds are usually played on one team's home court. Therefore, if they have the system they may be allowed it use it.

How do these things work? Is there like a priority mechanism that the official responsible for starting the clock has the primary, or can any official start the clock. Has there ever been times where the clock was accidentally started by an official. Also, with the remote technology, it is possible for somebody to jam the system. Just curious!

I believe the FCC can jam the system if they so desire; however, they have to invoke the PATRIOT Act and the Riot Act by calling the FBI and CIA. They try to keep the DOD out of it, though.

Only if it benefits Duke.

He's now a perfect 542 for 542.

Stay tuned.

Correct.

It was NOT used in the NCAA tournament.

The lanyards are the same. The only difference is a plastic clip that holds the mic.

The NCAA doesn't own the NIT, anymore than it owns the Great Alaska Shootout.

Any of the 2 or 3 officials can start the clock with the pack.

Of course, the clock is started accidentally from time to time.

Now, why in the hell would someone won't to jam it? Good grief.

Actually, the NCAA does own the NIT, Tony.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/2005-0...purchase_x.htm

[QUOTE=Mark Dexter]Methinks you were watching an NIT game.


Mark,

You probably correct. Watched toooooooo much basketball this year.:eek:

Beat me to it.

Although I think my question was regardless of the NCAA/NIT relationship.

Right, I'm just seeing that most of them aren't taking the clip off.

Well, you learn something everyday. I knew that it was owned by the NY area schools. I did not realize the NCAA had purchased.

With that in mind, I would agree that the decision to use PT is a local decision with all the early games being played at the higher seed. Let's wait to see if PT is used tomorrow night in MSG.

And if they do, the greater question is, will terrorists jam the signal? http://www.runemasterstudios.com/gra...otallthere.gif

That's because it can be a 8itch to get back on!