Wisconsin Changes

[jpgc99]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

Yet another state that will do something their own way at the expense of giving up any potential seat on the NFHS rules committee. Small price to pay if you feel like what you're doing is right for your state.

The timing of this decision, however, is curious. Considering the NCAA women's rules committee just decided to revert to playing the game in quarters. It is interesting that there is nothing even close to consensus on this issue among the various levels of play.

I thought the same thing about NCAA-W when I read this.

I've heard the explanation for why the women went to quarters, what is the driving motivation for Wisconsin to switch to halves? To me this just seems like change for the sake of change, with no real purpose.

[jpgc99]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

I thought the same thing about NCAA-W when I read this.

I've heard the explanation for why the women went to quarters, what is the driving motivation for Wisconsin to switch to halves? To me this just seems like change for the sake of change, with no real purpose.

Okay, scratch my question. The purpose was to increase the game time to 18 minute halves.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

Okay, scratch my question. The purpose was to increase the game time to 18 minute halves.

Why is that even an issue?

Just permit 1-2 more games per season if they want more total playing time. That way, they don't have to muck with the game rules.

[jpgc99]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Why is that even an issue?

Just permit 1-2 more games per season if they want more total playing time. That way, they don't have to muck with the game rules.

Yeah, I don't disagree with you. As I said, it seems like a solution in search of a problem.

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

Okay, scratch my question. The purpose was to increase the game time to 18 minute halves.

And what would be wrong with 9 minute quarters? Are odd numbers just not cool?

However, I agree that from an officiating perspective, halves aren't too bad. But something tells me that WIAA didn't have officials in mind when making the change.

[Welpe]

Eliminating quarters gets rid of two last second shots and two AP throw ins (not a big deal granted).

I don't see a big deal in changing...well except NCAA women just went to quarters, so much for greater consistency.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Eliminating quarters gets rid of two last second shots and two AP throw ins (not a big deal granted).

I don't see a big deal in changing...well except NCAA women just went to quarters, so much for greater consistency.

One of the reasons behind NCAAW's switch to quarters was to fall in line with the way the game is played at all other levels of the sport. NCAAM is now the only code that plays halves.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

One of the reasons behind NCAAW's switch to quarters was to fall in line with the way the game is played at all other levels of the sport. NCAAM is now the only code that plays halves.

Nope, for me NCAAW is the only code that plays quarters.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

To me this just seems like change for the sake of change, with no real purpose.

How about three fifteen-minute periods. To make extra money, the home team can sell advertising on the Zamboni.

[Rich]

Personally, I love it. Name one thing about this that is negative from an official's standpoint OTHER than playing 4 extra minutes per game.

[jpgc99]

Originally Posted by Rich

Personally, I love it. Name one thing about this that is negative from an official's standpoint OTHER than playing 4 extra minutes per game.

From an officiating perspective, I like it too. Mostly just because we essentially get rid of two timeouts. I just don't see any benefit to the game in general, and thus no reason for the state to make this change.

[Texas Aggie]

Playing quarters instead of halves in basketball at any level has never made sense. At least in the NBA, they have certain foul rules tied to the quarters. The presence of quarters means the game is harder to play and officiate. There are 4 potential last second shots to rule on, and 4 times to "play" for the last shot. The latter interrupts the normal flow of the game. Plus, in a game with either a good flow or a wide margin, there's likely no need for what would be the 3rd quarter TO.

I have had a game where we've had 3 buzzer beater shots. I think we got them all right, but at least 2 of them might have gone to replay if we were in a college game.

[ODog]

Originally Posted by Rich

Name one thing about this that is negative from an official's standpoint OTHER than playing 4 extra minutes per game.

Here are two: more fouls, more free throws.

[SE Minnestoa Re]

Originally Posted by Rich

Personally, I love it. Name one thing about this that is negative from an official's standpoint OTHER than playing 4 extra minutes per game.

Sometimes when officiating small schools without depth, the middle of the first half often gets very disjointed. Kids could use the break but coaches seem wary of using their timeouts for this reason.