Imagine having to make this call

[bas2456]

Here's a better-quality video.

On Zoubek's final free throw, watch the Butler player on the far side, closest to the block. He sort of pushes the Duke player out of the way.

Foul? Would you call it?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by bas2456

On Zoubek's final free throw, watch the Butler player on the far side, closest to the block. He sort of pushes the Duke player out of the way.

Foul? Would you call it?

That ain't a foul at any level. The Dook player was passive and wasn't contesting anything. He was backing off making sure that he couldn't be called for anything. There was NO advantage gained by the contact and you sureasheck couldn't call it rough play.

You don't get to a game like that making foul calls like that. And if you did, you'd never be back.

[Tio]

Originally Posted by bas2456

Here's a better-quality video.

On Zoubek's final free throw, watch the Butler player on the far side, closest to the block. He sort of pushes the Duke player out of the way.

Foul? Would you call it?

Not a foul...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bas2456

Here's a better-quality video.

On Zoubek's final free throw, watch the Butler player on the far side, closest to the block. He sort of pushes the Duke player out of the way.

Foul? Would you call it?

I saw that, too, but wouldn't call it for the reasons Jurassic lays out.