DOTTED LINE IN NCAA

[Todd VandenAkker]

I tend to agree, MJ. At the same time, however, I understand the intent (I think) of the NCAA rule about not calling it if the defender sets up under or behind the basket. After all, if it REALLY is legitimate, good defense, he should be attempting to play the ball or prevent the offensive player from scoring. Standing under or behind the basket is, in a sense, a specific attempt to draw a foul, even though it won't prevent the opponent from scoring first. From that standpoint, it makes sense that a no-call is in order. Still, he WAS there first, so it sure makes it easier for us refs, and more consistent, to follow the book and require the offense to avoid the contact regardless of where the "D" sets up. Either way, I'd like to see NCAA and Federation rules become consistent on this one.