Wisconsin Changes

[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.