Officials to blame??

[berserkBBK]

Tough to look to see if the clock started when there are bodies on the floor. Also we don't know where the clock is located on the floor. Not an excuse, but again some locations make it difficult when we have people fighting for the ball in a close and possibly physical game.
The officials didn't have definitive knowledge of time elapsed and by rule should have left all the time on the clock.

[tref]

Originally Posted by berserkBBK

Tough to look to see if the clock started when there are bodies on the floor. Also we don't know where the clock is located on the floor. Not an excuse, but again some locations make it difficult when we have people fighting for the ball in a close and possibly physical game.
The officials didn't have definitive knowledge of time elapsed and by rule should have left all the time on the clock.

I agree, depending on where the clock is located, 2 vs 3 person crews & the ensuing action following the missed FT, it can be quite tough. That being said, it still can & should be done. Sneaking a peek takes less than two seconds...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tref

I agree, depending on where the clock is located, 2 vs 3 person crews & the ensuing action following the missed FT, it can be quite tough. That being said, it still can & should be done. Sneaking a peek takes less than two seconds...

So does an elbow to the face.

[tref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

So does an elbow to the face.

You sir are absolutely correct... managing all aspects of the game, as well as emotions is what seperates good officials from exceptional officials.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tref

You sir are absolutely correct... managing all aspects of the game, as well as emotions is what seperates good officials from exceptional officials.

My point is, saying you should look at the clock here is obvious; but we also need to acknowledge that sometimes we just can't. I should be able to hear the coach request a TO, every time, but sometimes, I just can't.

When there's matchup activity that needs to be monitored, I'm willing to give up clock management for a moment if I can't look away.

This year, I've made it a priority to glance at the clock, and I've done pretty well; but I also think any time we have multiple and (sometimes) competing responsibilities, we have to prioritize.

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

My point is, saying you should look at the clock here is obvious; but we also need to acknowledge that sometimes we just can't. I should be able to hear the coach request a TO, every time, but sometimes, I just can't.

When there's matchup activity that needs to be monitored, I'm willing to give up clock management for a moment if I can't look away.

This year, I've made it a priority to glance at the clock, and I've done pretty well; but I also think any time we have multiple and (sometimes) competing responsibilities, we have to prioritize.

So in this situation when you notice the clock hasn't started, you would blow the play dead, and then (in this situation) go to the AP because I assume it was still a loose ball, right?

And just curious, how long do you go before you whistle the play dead? 1 sec. 5 sec? Does it matter how far along in the game you are? Just curious about others' opinions.