timing belt pack...

[shave-tail]

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.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by shave-tail

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.

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.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by shave-tail

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.

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?

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

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.

[Old School]

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!

[Adam]

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.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

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.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Old School

Also, with the remote technology, it is possible for somebody to jam the system.

He's now a perfect 542 for 542.

Stay tuned.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

Except they usually don't go to commercial (unless they happen to do the review during a team-called or media TO) because they don't know how long the review is going to take.

Also, at the end of a close game, they want their audience to be happy by finding out how the game ends!

Correct.

Originally Posted by shave-tail

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.

It was NOT used in the NCAA tournament.

Originally Posted by tjones1

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.

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

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

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?

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

Originally Posted by Old School

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!

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.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

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

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

[shave-tail]

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


Mark,

You probably correct. Watched toooooooo much basketball this year.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

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

Beat me to it.

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

[tjones1]

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

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

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

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?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by tjones1

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

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