The Primal Scream

[rockyroad]

I actually (cough, cough, choke, gag) agree with Dan. There are some things that might be over-looked in the closing seconds of a blow-out game, but in the first half??? And certainly not something which falls under taunting - that kind of crap will only lead to more problems down the road.

[Dan_ref]

Is it too late for me to change my vote?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

I don't care when in the game this bozo from Team B does a bow and primal scream after a dunk, he is getting WHACKED!!

MTD, Sr.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I don't care when in the game this bozo from Team B does a bow and primal scream after a dunk, he is getting WHACKED!!
MTD, Sr.

My sentiments exactly!

[mick]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I don't care when in the game this bozo from Team B does a bow and primal scream after a dunk, he is getting WHACKED!!

MTD, Sr.

Would you *whack* a one-second long primal scream, if the dunker made no eye contact with any opponent but only turned and jogged back to defend?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mick

Would you *whack* a one-second long primal scream, if the dunker made no eye contact with any opponent but only turned and jogged back to defend?

Mick, what is the object of these primal screams in your learned opinion, no matter how long they are?

My own opinion is that it's a borrowed practice from the NBA, and its only done for one of two reasons, or maybe both reasons---> (1) drawing attention to themselves a la chest beating, etc., or (2) taunting the other team.

[Nevadaref]

For all of those who have responded so far that this is a technical foul: Do you also believe that screaming at an opponent going in for a layup is a T?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

For all of those who have responded so far that this is a technical foul: Do you also believe that screaming at an opponent going in for a layup is a T?

Whatinthehell has one got to do with the other?

Screaming at opponent going in for a layup is done with the intent of trying to break the concentration of the shooter. There's no specific rule against doing so. You tell me though...what is the intent of a player making a primal scream? Hint.....pull out your 2003-04 rule book and read POE 1A.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

For all of those who have responded so far that this is a technical foul: Do you also believe that screaming at an opponent going in for a layup is a T?

Depends what the screamer screamed. That act, too, is not automatic.