Snaqwells wroteAnd yet every single veteran, interpreter, assigner, evaluator, etc., I have talked to on line and in person sees it the same way I do; as does every single person on this board except for you.
But why? Read the above, undisputed facts again and tell me where I am wrong.
I'm still not sure what you think the case play refers to. Do you think it's in place for obstinate officials? Do you think it's in place for the once in a million call where two officials actually report their fouls without knowledge of the other? Is there another option?
That about covers it.
It's not like you're arguing whether it's a good rule/policy; you're arguing the actual rule itself.
Nobody thinks it's a good rule, do they? I have no problem with the rule,
4-19-8. As I read it, it is virtually impossible for a play to happen which would result in this godforsaken case play.