Parker's LONG sleeve undershirt in the Final Four

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You just made my point. If there was some sort of exemption granted/decision made to set aside this VERY CLEARLY STATED rule for this particular player, then there is no reason to even bother having the rule in the first place.

More or less the same thing Bob Knight recently said about "the walking rule."

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

More or less the same thing Bob Knight recently said about "the walking rule."

Yep, the sentiment is that there has to be some reasonable expectation that what is written in the rules will actually be called. Unless this is the way it is actually done in practice, then any decision of an official becomes capricious and open to question. Why call that, but not this? Why now, but not then? Why against this team, but not that one. The coaches and players are simply put at a loss and left wondering.

Hence the recent and heavy emphasis from the administrations of the NBA, the NCAA, and the NFHS to call the rules as written and NOT inject personal philosophies into the game.

[Dan_ref]

I'm not going to look it up or post it but there's an ncaa ruling/bulletin that states the dress rules that you so kindly posted in mulit-font/multi-color are unenforceable if there's a medical condition that applies.

So...if the coach said yeah, there's a medical reason that she needs to wear whatever you posted in bold red letter large font then yeah, it's legal.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

I'm not going to look it up or post it but there's an ncaa ruling/bulletin that states the dress rules that you so kindly posted in mulit-font/multi-color are unenforceable if there's a medical condition that applies.

So...if the coach said yeah, there's a medical reason that she needs to wear whatever you posted in bold red letter large font then yeah, it's legal.

It must not have been a problem. She was not wearing this for cosmetic reasons. She did separate her shoulder twice during the tournament.

Peace

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It must not have been a problem. She was not wearing this for cosmetic reasons. She did separate her shoulder twice during the tournament.

Peace

I'm guessing you're right, it was not a problem.

Not everyone agrees with us. :shrug:

[just another ref]

I agree that it was not a problem, but as far as the medical issue, could wearing long sleeves really have an impact on the shoulder? If anything, one could imagine a defender's hand inadvertently entering the sleeve and possibly causing further damage.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

I'm not going to look it up or post it but there's an ncaa ruling/bulletin that states the dress rules that you so kindly posted in mulit-font/multi-color are unenforceable if there's a medical condition that applies.

So...if the coach said yeah, there's a medical reason that she needs to wear whatever you posted in bold red letter large font then yeah, it's legal.

Dan.......I'm thinking that this rule is in place if they feel they need to enforce it for the right reason, yet when someone such as Parker needs an exception due to an injury it's allowable in the eyes of the officials. I don't follow though how the long sleeve would help her shoulder. It appeared to be somewhat loose fitting.

Could she be allowed to be wrapped like a mummy?

It did look odd, as I've never seen long sleeves before.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Dan.......I'm thinking that this rule is in place if they feel they need to enforce it for the right reason, yet when someone such as Parker needs an exception due to an injury it's allowable in the eyes of the officials.

Could she be wrapped like a mummy? It did look odd, as I've never seen long sleeves.

I've been told if a player is wearing an illegal arm sleeve or undergarment because of a medical reason then we are to leave it alone. Has nothing to do with Candace Parker. Just ask the coach & take his word for it.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

I've been told if a player is wearing an illegal arm sleeve or undergarment because of a medical reason then we are to leave it alone. Has nothing to do with Candace Parker. Just ask the coach & take his word for it.

I meant it objectively. I tend to agree with you, if that's OK with Nevada.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I meant it objectively. I tend to agree with you, if that's OK with Nevada.

Only time will tell if he'll start calling you a poopy head or not.

If he does then feel free to join my club.

[Adam]

When watching, I just assumed the rule was the same as for high school.