Silly Contradiction

[ronny mulkey]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

You're allowed to have opinions about whether a rule is right or fair or not.

But it really bothers me that an official (of any sport) would state that they know and understand the rule but would never enforce it correctly - on purpose.

Longhorn,

I think applying common sense is the question here. Nobody enforces all rules by the letter all the time. On purpose. I've seen opinions on both sides of this topic that make a lot of sense to me. I bet rules makers expect us to apply common sense, as well.

[Adam]

I think the fact is, there ACs are risking penalty if they come on the court. If they do it, and don't get penalized, they got lucky. My advice to all coaches would be to have the ACs stay on the bench and mind the players there. Deviate at your own risk.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by ronny mulkey

Longhorn,

I think applying common sense is the question here. Nobody enforces all rules by the letter all the time. On purpose. I've seen opinions on both sides of this topic that make a lot of sense to me. I bet rules makers expect us to apply common sense, as well.

Honestly ... if they wanted leeway here, they would not post a caseplay to cover it specifically and show the difference.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Honestly ... if they wanted leeway here, they would not post a caseplay to cover it specifically and show the difference.

Maybe, but it will still be judged according to the desires of the powers of every geographic location in the country.

Besides, there are case plays for multiple and false double fouls that no one really ever wants to see called.