Multiple fouls

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Tim C
2) When "multiple fouls" occur it would seem that it would be highly unlikely that they would occur at exactly the same instant.

5) It is "highly unlikely" that multiple fouls can occur and even more rare that it could be determined to be called.

6) Therefore it is literally impossible to have a situation where a multiple foul actually occurred.

Wow, Tim. No offense, but you flunk Logic 101. Going from "highly unlikely" to "literally impossible" simply doesn't follow from the premises that you list. Of course it's possible. It's just unlikely.

Put 1,000,000 white ping pong balls in a big barrel. Add one red ping pong ball. Now blindfold a volunteer and have him choose one ball out of the barrel.

2) It is "highly unlikely" that the volunteer will pick the red ball.

5) It is "highly unlikely" that the volunteer will pick the red ball and even more rare that he could pick it intentionally.

6) Therefore it is literally impossible for the volunteer to pick the red ball.

Not buyin' it.

Chuck