Faking Being Fouled

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Then you completely missed the point then [sic]....

Rut, I got your point. I disagree with it strongly.

If you make that call and you get fired or you do not get many more games because your judgment is in question, I guess you can stand there and say you applied the rule, but what point did you make when you are not working anymore?

So what you're saying is, one's desire for assignments should transcend one's integrity. That speaks volumes, doesn't it? Be careful what motivates you, sir.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bainsey

So what you're saying is, one's desire for assignments should transcend one's integrity. That speaks volumes, doesn't it? Be careful what motivates you, sir.

Calling the game the way my assignor wants is most important to me...assuming I actually like working games that aren't 7th grade girls. The National Federation of High Schools does not give me games.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Rut, I got your point. I disagree with it strongly.


So what you're saying is, one's desire for assignments should transcend one's integrity. That speaks volumes, doesn't it? Be careful what motivates you, sir.

What does this have to do with integrity? Integrity has nothing to do with calling things that are expected or fit a philosophy in the game or officiating. I will bet my game checks for the next year that if I go to your games you are not calling every infraction to the letter and I am not talking about 3 seconds here, I am talking about player/coach infractions that are technical fouls like in Rule 10-4-1b, "Attempting to influence an official's decision." That takes place every single game and every single call that is close and I doubt you are T'ing up any coach or bench personnel that does that. Or better yet in 10-4-1e, "Objecting to an official's decision by rising from the bench or using gestures." So I guess the travel you "missed" in front of the opponent’s bench and everyone gets up and gives the travel signal you are T'ing up the coach or players that do this?

If you want to question the integrity of people or the judgment of others for having a standard for not calling a T for "faking" a foul no matter when it takes place, then you better call these other things no matter when they take place as well. And I bet if I watched a single game tape of your games I would see these two situations multiple times in some capacity and I you better have a T for the first infraction. After all your integrity is in question right?

All rules have a philosophy. That philosophy might be to call things by the letter and others might be to warn, talk to or address in other ways. That does not mean your integrity is in question. It might mean that you are following the common wisdom of the game.

And by your statement it is clear you did not read the first statement in all rulebooks from the NF that says "The Intent and Purpose of the Rules." It is clear by that statement that the rules need to be applied intelligently and that we should call things that put someone at a clear disadvantage. Sorry, but I do not see a player that takes himself out of a play on the perimeter as putting his opponent at a clear disadvantage.

Peace

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Sorry, but I do not see a player that takes himself out of a play on the perimeter as putting his opponent at a clear disadvantage.

Nor do I. However, we're dealing in the realm of unsportsmanlike conduct here.

Does a coach that openly opines how much you "suck" put his opposition at a disadvantage? Does a player who flips off his opposing bench -- or anyone, for that matter -- put his opponent at a disadvantage? Although there's no clear disadvantage in either case, these are instances we cannot let go, so we punish accordingly.

Does flopping create a disadvantage? No, but that's not the point. Flopping is cheating and unsportsmanlike, plain and simple. If you let it go without even a warning, the cheating continues. The only people who could possibly give you grief over calling the flops are those that don't believe cheating is a big deal.

[NCHSAA]

This is a great conversation. I am really enjoying it. But just let whoever live or die with their philosophies pertaining to this play.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Nor do I. However, we're dealing in the realm of unsportsmanlike conduct here.

And your point is what?

Originally Posted by bainsey

Does a coach that openly opines how much you "suck" put his opposition at a disadvantage? Does a player who flips off his opposing bench -- or anyone, for that matter -- put his opponent at a disadvantage? Although there's no clear disadvantage in either case, these are instances we cannot let go, so we punish accordingly.

Who said anything about flipping someone off or telling someone they suck? Those are more obvious situations that would be addressed just like flopping with no contact would be.

Originally Posted by bainsey

Does flopping create a disadvantage? No, but that's not the point. Flopping is cheating and unsportsmanlike, plain and simple. If you let it go without even a warning, the cheating continues.

It could cause an advantage if done in the right situation, but this situation specifically the guy took himself out of the play and gave an open look. Not to say that the actual call was not a good one, but I hope it took place with some previous behavior or that is the standard for this call in that league, area.

Originally Posted by bainsey

The only people who could possibly give you grief over calling the flops are those that don't believe cheating is a big deal.

OK, keep telling yourself that. I guess the people that claim they never fouled anyone on a call also believe in cheating too? Oh, do you T them when they question your call? After all that is clearly against the rules.

Peace

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Oh, do you T them when they question your call? After all that is clearly against the rules.

Wrong, sir. Disrespectfully addressing, gesturing, and attempting to influence the official are against the rules. Questioning is legal, provided it's done civilly. That happens all the time.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

[Flopping] could cause an advantage if done in the right situation, but this situation specifically the guy took himself out of the play and gave an open look.

We agree about this situation. Still, I'm struggling to think of an example where an actual, physical advantage is gained by flopping. Again, it's all about the unsportsmanlike act, which is what needs to be penalized.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Wrong, sir. Disrespectfully addressing, gesturing, and attempting to influence the official are against the rules. Questioning is legal, provided it's done civilly. That happens all the time.

Don't change the subject: he asked whether you T a coach for questioning your call. Your T here is for the disrespect, not the question.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Don't change the subject: he asked whether you T a coach for questioning your call.

LOL I changed nothing. The man said nothing about disrespect, only questioning. Of course, the answer is no.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Wrong, sir. Disrespectfully addressing, gesturing, and attempting to influence the official are against the rules. Questioning is legal, provided it's done civilly. That happens all the time.


We agree about this situation. Still, I'm struggling to think of an example where an actual, physical advantage is gained by flopping. Again, it's all about the unsportsmanlike act, which is what needs to be penalized.

Do you call a T every time a coach attempts to influence your call? 10-4-1b

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Do you call a T every time a coach attempts to influence your call? 10-4-1b

Asked and answered, counsel. See "civilly questioning" earlier in this thread.