Yep, we all give them, all the time, all game long. I guess the fanboys think the refs only use their lungs to put air in the whistle. Truth is, we are constantly talking to players: hands off, straight up, don't reach, watch your feet, ease up, and a lot of other things we say to let players know what is expected of them. In addition, not calling fouls when they occur is doing a disservice to everyone. It makes things worse, not better.
The longer I've officiated the less I talk to players. I may warn here and there, but there is no better lesson than the whistle. Some guys talk to damn much, and are pretty much a coach on the floor. I try not to work with them.
Rob1968
Tue Mar 24, 2015 09:56am
Official: TWEET - White 23, holding.
W21: What?!? - I can do that!
Official: You're right! You can do it 4 more times!
Raymond
Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:20am
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Originally Posted by jmwking
(Post 958966)
Back to the OP: I found it interesting that in the round of 32, UNC attempted 37 free throws while their doppelganger, Duke, shot 2. From the couch, both games seemed a bit physical. (Arkansas attempted 27 and SDSU 11 in their respective roles.)
Perhaps there is some meaningful disparity game to game, if not region to region.
Any team with good athletes (especially those who attack the rim) will shoot a lot of free throws vs. Arkansas because of the style of defense they play.
Adam
Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:25am
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Originally Posted by AremRed
(Post 958972)
Bad idea, remember what happened last time stars got put on people??
