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Amesman Mon Feb 23, 2009 01:19pm

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref (Post 582319)
ESPN ran a segment on this on SportsCenter. They even interviewed one of the officials. He stated that he had to assess the technical foul, despite the opposing coach stating that he didn't desire it, so as not to compromise the integrity of the game.

I happen to agree with him. The official's job is to make the proper call. It is up to the coaches and players to decide what they wish to do with their opportunities.

Yep, saw this on ESPN Sunday and then again this morning. No footage of the game existed so they pieced it together with interviews with the coaches, kids and one of the officials. Pretty well done. Just wouldn't have been the same if the kid had violated at the FT line, that's for sure.


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