Replays can now be done at State Finals/Championships

[Zoochy]

Missouri also elected to NOT use replay in state championship

[tjones1]

As already said, Illinois isn't using it.

My only problem is why is a last second shot in the championship more important than a last second shot in the first game of the tournament?

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by tjones1

As already said, Illinois isn't using it.

My only problem is why is a last second shot in the championship more important than a last second shot in the first game of the tournament?

It just is.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tjones1

As already said, Illinois isn't using it.

My only problem is why is a last second shot in the championship more important than a last second shot in the first game of the tournament?

That is the question you need to ask "Just Another Ref."

Sorry I could not resist.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by tjones1

My only problem is why is a last second shot in the championship more important than a last second shot in the first game of the tournament?

Because it isn't, according to the new rule: A state association may now permit game or replay officials to utilize available replay equipment to determine the outcome of a state championship series game.

I don't know what it's like in The Land of Lincoln, but here in Connecticut you're probably not going to have replay equipment available in a first round game.

Here in the Constitution State, a team needs eight wins, in a twenty game regular season schedule, to get into the tournament. What if a team only won seven games, and lost a game that could have been a win if replay equipment had been allowed? The NFHS says, "Good luck at baseball tryouts".

[Forksref]

The first sign of the Apocalypse.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by tjones1

As already said, Illinois isn't using it.

My only problem is why is a last second shot in the championship more important than a last second shot in the first game of the tournament?

Depending on how your state interprets "State Championship Series," replay could be legal for any state tournament game.

Of course, this also depends on how your state conducts its tournament.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Depending on how your state interprets "State Championship Series," replay could be legal for any state tournament game.

Of course, this also depends on how your state conducts its tournament.

That's a good point jdw. To be honest, I didn't realize "Series" was included in the rule. Since I knew Illinois wasn't going to use it I didn't read it at all.

I suppose that could be a reason they decided against it. While it could be used in the first game of the tournament, it is very unlikely there would be equipment for the officials to use. Therefore, no-go for the whole series.

I really have no idea why Illinois decided against it, but as I said this could be one of the factors.

Maybe Jeff can step in and help me (us) out as I'm sure he's in the loop a lot better than me regarding those decisions.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

Missouri also elected to NOT use replay in state championship

Did they really? Where did you hear this at? From MSHSAA or your association? Not that I don't believe you, just curious....

[Zoochy]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Did they really? Where did you hear this at? From MSHSAA or your association? Not that I don't believe you, just curious....

If you went to the Missouri State Rules meeting, then you would have heard it.

[mutantducky]

Let Ireland IN!

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

If you went to the Missouri State Rules meeting, then you would have heard it.

I did. Hmmm......Oh well.