Mike Kitts... B1G Championship

[rockyroad]

Kitts STILL didn't make it to the baseline as the new lead - remember he was trail from calling the previous foul


Wouldn't that make him the C? Don't they call and go opposite the table in NCAA-M? Or was it the previous foul not a shooting foul but a sideline throw-in opposite the table?

[APG]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

First, your description of the continuation play still does not determine Mike was wrong. It could be how you're describing the play. Or it could be your lack of rule knowledge. But, as you describe it, if the IL player had one foot on the floor at the time of the gather, the player traveled after the foul which would wipe of the shot attempt. So, it's either a communication issue or lack of rules knowledge on your part, whether or not we actually see the play.

It would wipe out a made basket, but if they didn't award the shooter two free throws, then the official didn't think he was even in the act of shooting (which was twocentsworth's point). I can't comment on the play as I haven't seen it, and I can't find any replay of the game.

[twocentsworth]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

First, your description of the continuation play still does not determine Mike was wrong. It could be how you're describing the play. Or it could be your lack of rule knowledge. But, as you describe it, if the IL player had one foot on the floor at the time of the gather, the player traveled after the foul which would wipe of the shot attempt. So, it's either a communication issue or lack of rules knowledge on your part, whether or not we actually see the play.

when does the act of shooting begin?

[Adam]

Yep, it's that time of year.

[JugglingReferee]

I don't think 2 cents is a troll, but I do miss JR saying "piss off fanboy" and "Lah me".

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I don't think 2 cents is a troll, but I do miss JR saying "piss off fanboy" and "Lah me".

Or a good old "STFU" from Dan.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Or a good old "STFU" from Dan.

Absolutely.

[twocentsworth]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I don't think 2 cents is a troll, but I do miss JR saying "piss off fanboy" and "Lah me".

Because I point out that Kitts is having a bad weekend, this is where you go personal? Interesting....

[Rich]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

Because I point out that Kitts is having a bad weekend, this is where you go personal? Interesting....

Your two cents on Kitts is, well, irrelevant. Kitts worked more B1G games this year than any other official. Appears the powers that be (including the coaches) want him on the floor. And Valentine and Wymer, too.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yep, it's that time of year.

If Bill Veeck were alive today, I imagine he would revise his famous quote about Spring to say:

"The true harbinger of spring is not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of howling NCAA basketball fanboys."

[canuckrefguy]

BWOOP BWOOP BWOOP BWOOP

FANBOY ALERT .... FANBOY ALERT

[fullor30]

Looking under Mike Kitts on you tube......ouch. Big games equals big exposure.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

I am joining the thread late as usual, LOL.

Matt S.: "Extremely poor awareness...not to mention he simply can't keep up with the speed of the game anymore--frankly, I'm surprised he earned today's assignment."

Really! Then you haven't seen a few Big East officials who shall remain nameless or me officiate.


BillyMac: "I haven't seen the video, but around these parts, this can be, in a few circumstances, acceptable. Remember we're 99% two person here in Connecticut. Breakaway, transition situation, one official, lead, and a few players in the new frontcourt, new trail is deep in the backcourt, lead hasn't reached the endline yet, and is 100% sure. Blow the whistle, look to make sure your partner, the new trail, is still way back in the play, he doesn't have a whistle, and then count the basket. Usually pregamed."

I agree and it can happen in a 3-man game too.


Snaqs and M&M: Your last post in color. Well said.


MTD, Sr.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by GROUPthink

I watched the game. It was not a patient whistle -- it was "see if the shot goes in, if it doesn't then call the foul." I sure hope this isn't the direction advantage/disadvantage is going.

Of course, I had a similar situation on Saturday night where I gave my partner (the L) a chance to get the foul, waited a bit, then came in and got it from the C position. The coach actually asked me if I waited to see if the shot went in before calling the foul -- I reassured him that I don't officiate that way and I was just giving my partner an extra second or so to get that before I did. He was satisfied with that and life went on.

Originally Posted by Welpe

You need to log into your regular account.

That Guy is posting again?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

That Guy is posting again?

I have no idea what you're talking about. Or the other guy. I assume it's some kind of code. I'll figure it out as I go along.