New's Flash: Billy Packer Just Got a Rules Interpretation Correct. - Page 2

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. · #16 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 25, 2002, 03:20pm

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Originally posted by devdog69

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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
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Officials have to stop making excuses for not following the rules or for players not following the rules. If an official thinks that he should withhold the ball from play so that a player can adjust his uniform then that player should be replaced per the uniform rule.

I totally agree, let's throw the entire common sense thing out the darn window. I don't know what those NIT officials were thinking, using common sense and setting aside the rules, sheesh. I am going to look at that thread again and see who the bozo's were who defended their actions. ah wait a sec....hmmmmm.... [/B]

As I have said in the past, common sense is used when the rule is not known or understood. Jr. H.S., H.S., and college age players are quite capable of tieing their shoes in a manner that will keep them tied for entire game. The NFHS Basketball Handbook gives a documentation as to why we are not to stop the game or withhold the all from play to let a player tie his shoe. There is not logical reason for an official to do otherwise.