Uncalled Cheap Shots

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I wonder how the officials are feeling now that the video went viral.

To me, this is the story. There are plenty of flagrant fouls everywhere everyday and I'm guessing they are dealt with accordingly.

I'm really puzzled by a varsity crew that passes the eye test, looks like a veteran crew, good mechanics from what is shown, failed to not only make the proper calls but seemed almost blase and aloof without the least bit of concern or any visible reaction to #5 foul in particular. Not one official at least 'closed down' on #5. I'm truly miffed and would love to know what they were thinking.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by fullor30

...a varsity crew that passes the eye test...

I have a passion for improving officiating and forcing everyone - players, coaches, fans and parents - to shut their continuously running traps. Of course, I will not explain enough to get any of thee above close to basketball rule literate. Having said all of that, and not even sure if it is relevant, no this crew does not. One out of three passes the eye test and he seems to have his head in the cloud - holding his hand back up before reporting the "hold". If I was a parent, player or coach I wouldn't think the other two could keep up with the game based on how they look so they fail the eye test.