NFHS Rules Changes Predictions/Rumors/Desires

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

We heard all these same types of comments as we were putting the shot clock in...guess what - it wasn't (and isn't) as big a problem as you think it is.

Neither is the problem it's meant to address, IMO.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Adam

Neither is the problem it's meant to address, IMO.

I am not advocating for or against...just pointing out that the arguments people are making really don't have much basis. Same types of arguments people made (make) against 3-person mechanics.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

I am not advocating for or against...just pointing out that the arguments people are making really don't have much basis. Same types of arguments people made (make) against 3-person mechanics.

I think 3 person is different. We can train or run clinics to teach the officials what to do and there is a lot of literature or video to do so. How many schools train their table people to do anything? I wish I had a penny every time someone said to me that works the table, "I know what I have been doing, I have been here for XX years." Then when the game gets to a certain point, the clock does not start or they allow some other violation of the rules that is not brought to our attention?

And I do not see the game as needing a shot clock. For one most teams do not slow down the game that much. And if you put in a shot clock, teams will rush their offense. Remember these are HS kids, not a bunch of kids recruited to run a particular offense. I am sure it works in some places, but I am not worried about everyone having a problem, I am worried about the right problem at the wrong time, in the wrong situation. And it will happen if you have a shot clock. If I did not go places in college and see a bunch of mistakes that we have to constantly correct, I would not be so skeptical. And those mistakes happen with D1 officials working games. Now I want a guy that does not know the difference between POI and AP and they are going to catch a shot clock mistake.

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

I am not advocating for or against...just pointing out that the arguments people are making really don't have much basis. Same types of arguments people made (make) against 3-person mechanics.

The difference, to me, is that 3 person games provide a substantial enough benefit that the challenges (money, training) are worth it.