Pet Peeve: Sticky Mats

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by jeschmit

Why wouldn't they? The video involves the NCAAM official getting hurt...

I have never seen that video before. Was that posted on the Men's hub because by the voice on the video that's a NCAA-W's video.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I have never seen that video before. Was that posted on the Men's hub because by the voice on the video that's a NCAA-W's video.

I hadn't either, that is why I was curious. I thought maybe I did not see something. But I have heard no mention of this issue. It has not been a problem in any game either.

Peace

[jeschmit]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I have never seen that video before. Was that posted on the Men's hub because by the voice on the video that's a NCAA-W's video.

That's interesting... The voice in the video is Debbie Williamson, and it is on the NCAAW Hub.

I think its just another reason why they need to split the rule books up. Its obviously not getting followed the same way on the two sides...

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I hadn't either, that is why I was curious. I thought maybe I did not see something. But I have heard no mention of this issue. It has not been a problem in any game either.

Peace

Its not a problem at any of my games either because I have it moved before the game begins...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by jeschmit

That's interesting... The voice in the video is Debbie Williamson, and it is on the NCAAW Hub.

I think its just another reason why they need to split the rule books up. Its obviously not getting followed the same way on the two sides...



Its not a problem at any of my games either because I have it moved before the game begins...

I have not had to remove them because they were not there.

Peace

[26 Year Gap]

I haven't seen them other than at AAU tournaments. They are really quite useless anyway, because the dust will stick to the sneaker and traction will not be improved for very long. Just another way to suck money out of people for a product that is not needed. (See arm sleeves).

[Rich]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I haven't seen them other than at AAU tournaments. They are really quite useless anyway, because the dust will stick to the sneaker and traction will not be improved for very long. Just another way to suck money out of people for a product that is not needed. (See arm sleeves).

Personally, I think these things are great. I use one whenever they are available. That said, a damp towel serves the same purpose.

I move them if they're in front of the table. Never thought I needed a rule to do that.

[just another ref]

I like them, too. I never realized that they would slip like that, thought they had more grip on the bottom. Never saw one placed where I considered having it moved.

Do we need a rule to move the cheerleaders pom poms?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I like them, too. I never realized that they would slip like that, thought they has more grip on the bottom. Never saw one placed where I considered having it moved.

Do we need a rule to move the cheerleaders pom poms?

We need a rule to move cheerleaders completely from the game.

Peace

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I like them, too. I never realized that they would slip like that, thought they has more grip on the bottom. Never saw one placed where I considered having it moved.
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Me neither. They are always between the scorer's table and the end of the bench. Never seen one at the X before. Guess now I would just move it if it does occur.

[icallfouls]

Regardless of rule set we are supposed to be aware of potentially hazardous situations at all levels.

I happen to know the official in the video. He was out for nearly 6 weeks. He is an NCAA tournament official and it was too bad that it happened. Sticky mats, wet towels, etc are all things that we have seen at our games. Just because we view them as a normal part of the game does not mean they are not hazardous.

It can affect officials and players alike.

The message is take a closer look at the surroundings of the court and do your best to minimize the likelihood of the potential hazard.