Kentucky/UConn PC on spin (video)

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by just another ref

No, based on the rule book.
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I'll repeat--NCAA POEs occur when coaches complain. Coaches are not complaining. When/if they complain, then NCAA officiating will have to adjust.

Coaches complained about freedom of movement and too many PC fouls near the basket, so NCAA officiating was forced to adjust.

Why are you still getting flack from coaches if the NFHS has addressed traveling with POEs? Apparently HS coaches and the NFHS are not on the same page. Maybe that's the problem that needs to be addressed.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Why are you still getting flack from coaches if the NFHS has addressed traveling with POEs? Apparently HS coaches and the NFHS are not on the same page. Maybe that's the problem that needs to be addressed.

Probably more likely that some officials and the NFHS are not on the same page. I think too many high school officials try to call the game the way they see the D1 game called whether it is consistent with the rules or not.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Probably more likely that some officials and the NFHS are not on the same page. I think too many high school officials try to call the game the way they see the D1 game called whether it is consistent with the rules or not.

I think too many HS officials try to play "gotcha" with the rule book, too. Way too many travels called that aren't really travels. Way too many fouls called that aren't fouls. Way too many 3-second violations called.

It takes far more courage and skill and feel for the game to NOT blow the whistle than to blow it in many cases.

You can be GREAT at the science of officiating, and horrible at the art, IMO.