Pregame dunk costs team playoff game

[JRutledge]

Wow, that is kind of funny.

Shouldn't have dunked in the first place before the game. That simple.

Peace

[NewNCref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Wow, that is kind of funny.

Shouldn't have dunked in the first place before the game. That simple.

Peace

Agreed, I also find this gem from the coach kind of funny.

If a backboard is broken with a dunk in a game, Mount said there is a technical called, but it is not a forfeit. He wonders why there is a difference.

Well coach, maybe because dunking is legal during the game, but illegal during pregame? I'm going out on a limb here, but I think that could have something to do with it.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

Well coach, maybe because dunking is legal during the game, but illegal during pregame? I'm going out on a limb here, but I think that could have something to do with it.

Maybe the state of Montana should come in overrule this decision; you know you cannot have rules followed during the post season?

Peace

[grunewar]

"Mount said he told his team no dunking in pregame warmups, but when he got to the tournament there were other teams dunking in pregame. He told his kids it was OK."

C'Mon, The kid is 5'11", they should cut him a break! Invoke the "Spud Webb Rule."

[canuckrefguy]

Love how the coach is trying to deflect blame and tell his team it was an injustice or bad break that they just have to live with.

Good lesson, kiddies. Break the rules - pay the price - but blame everybody but yourselves.

I want that guy coaching my kids.

[26 Year Gap]

A double elimination tournament? First time I have heard of it in HS. Any other states have those?

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

A double elimination tournament? First time I have heard of it in HS. Any other states have those?

Alaska had its first this year. Worked fine.

[Juulie Downs]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

A double elimination tournament? First
time I have heard of it in HS. Any other states have those?

Oregon has had double elimination for years.

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

Agreed, I also find this gem from the coach kind of funny.

Quote:
If a backboard is broken with a dunk in a game, Mount said there is a technical called, but it is not a forfeit. He wonders why there is a difference.


Well coach, maybe because dunking is legal during the game, but illegal during pregame? I'm going out on a limb here, but I think that could have something to do with it.

I know that several posters have criticized the coach in this case for definitely NOT knowing the rules. Is it possible that the coach was referring to a situation that is different than the one each of the posters is thinks he is?

I am thinking that the coach is referring to the fact that if a player dunks AND hangs on the rim in pregame, the player is assessed a technical foul. If a player dunks AND hangs on the rim during the GAME, the player is assessed a technical foul.

If the backboard shatters during PREGAME, the game is a forfeit. If the backboard shatters during the GAME, the game is rescheduled.

I don't know if that is what the coach really meant or not, but there are times when the writer misinterprets/improperly documents EXACTLY what the speaker intended (for those who have ever been interviewed for a story, perhaps you can understand).

Just a possibility in this case. Net: Be careful before you start throwing stones as you might not have all your facts correct.

[cardinalfan]

I was watching a game at Arkansas State a few years ago when a player from Western Kentucky shattered a backboard on a dunk.
It was unbelievable to see this in person, but the safety concerns were scary.
Several players were covered with glass, and fans several rows up in the endzone had glass on them as well. A couple of players were treated for minor cuts.


The incident in Montana could have been avoided if the officials had been on the court. During the playoffs here, we work a different crew each game. As soon as one game is complete, the next crew hits the floor.
Of course, if they worked the same crew in consecutive games, I can see where the crew would want to refresh a moment.

We have several school here that have seats in the end. I don't like them. Usually, the students sit there and give the opposing players and officials a headache.