Observing the Handshake

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by biz

Here is a notice that was e-mailed to MIAA member schools. I apologize in advance for the length, but this e-mail clears up possible 2-5-7 issues in relation to the ceremonial handshake...

Mary Struckhoff strikes again.....

From the notice -With the advice and counsel of the National Federation Basketball Rules Editor, the following interpretation of NF Basketball Rule 2, Section, 5, Article 7 addresses this concern: "When the referee either signs the scorebook following the end of the game, or a non-verbal confirmation is exchanged between the referee and the official score, the score is then final and is considered approved."

Somebody should advise and counsel the National Federation Basketball Rules Editor to use the right damn rule. The applicable rule is rule 2-2-4, namely The jurisdiction of the officials is terminated and the final score has been approved when all officials have left the visual confines of the playing area."

If anybody takes a shot at an opponent in the handshake line, we sureashell can call something, and issue FT's if it affects the final score too. That's because the score hasn't been approved if we're still out on the court watching, no matter what wrong NFHS interpretation has been handed out. What then? Maybe after the FT's, we might end up with a tied game and have to play a few OT's. Then we'd get to watch a second handshake lineup.

Silly monkeys......