Craziest ending of a game ever?

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

Wow, just watched and googled up a few articles. Seems like the officials got everything correct.

Except that a LOT of time ran off the clock after the whistle for the shooting foul. There was more than 2 seconds on the clock when the whistle sounded, and it didn't stop until it was at 0.7.

That assumes that the audio is synched correctly with the video in the clip, but it seems to be correct, based on the interview at the end.

[Texas Aggie]

Years ago when I started there was a "Comments on the rules" section at the end of the book. I recall one comment as saying something to the effect of "minor technical (meaning minuscule rather than technical as in technical foul) infractions that have no real effect on the game should be ignored." In the early '90s, they started incorporating the comments section into the actual rules and most everything made it somewhere in the rule set, but I can't find this phrase in there right now.

Anyway, I think that if its a dead ball, a player or even a few players coming out on the court isn't worthy of a T AS LONG AS the coaches work to get them off quickly and it has no effect on the game whatsoever. Just like when a coach is out of the box and I remind him to get back in, and he does, I've got nothing.

I wish I still had my old rule books. I'd like to find a library that has as many of the years as possible to chart certain rule changes.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I wish I still had my old rule books. I'd like to find a library that has as many of the years as possible to chart certain rule changes.

Try to arrange an escorted visit to MTD, Sr.'s renowned attic!!!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I recall one comment as saying something to the effect of "minorinfractions that have no real effect on the game should be ignored."

Is it this:

THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE RULES
The restrictions which the rules place upon the players are intended to create a balance of play; to provide equal opportunity between the offense and the defense; to provide equal opportunity between the small player and tall player; to provide reasonable safety and protection; to create an atmosphere of sporting behavior and fair play; and to emphasize cleverness and skill without unduly limiting freedom of action of individual or team play on either offense or defense. Therefore, it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation. A player or a team should not be permitted an advantage which is not intended by a rule. Neither should play be permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by a rule.

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I wish I still had my old rule books. I'd like to find a library that has as many of the years as possible to chart certain rule changes.

Me too. I used to throw my old rulebooks out each year, when I got a new one. I didn't start saving mine until 1996-97. I'm missing my first fifteen rulebooks. Anybody want to send me theirs? I'll pay the postage.

[TrojanHorse]

As a coach, official, or a fan of the game, I would hate to see a game end like this, but if there is no horn, kids should be on the bench. I as a coach might argue like hell they thought the game was over and blah blah blah...but I do not have any basis here for not having a T. It is unfortunate that a game has to end this way, but the kids need to know the rules as do the coaches.

On the other end, if i were a coach watching the other team on the floor with time on the clock, I will want to know were the T is if there isnt one. Rules are in place to call this, enough said.