WNBA Follies ...

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

He did stop and ask the T before counting the goal.
The Trail is official #26.

Yup. T provided information, which leaves him solely responsible for the error. He will probably face a significant fine, or maybe even a brief suspension. Not sure why/if he thought he was sure. If he wasn't, all he had to do was say, "Dude, I'm not sure; let's check the monitor."

Unfortunate situation. But a teachable moment for all sides. For the officials, it's don't be in a rush, and if you're not sure, say so. For the Atlanta coaches, especially the assistants, you have to recognize this so you can speak up and get a timeout to address the CE. They missed their window of opportunity.

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

He will probably face a significant fine

WNBA officials get fined for missing calls?? Ok gotta make sure to avoid working that league.

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by AremRed

WNBA officials get fined for missing calls?? Ok gotta make sure to avoid working that league.

In the NBA, you get fined if you kick a rule, and that includes procedural errors. I would imagine the WNBA has a similar process for its officials in the CBA with the union.

The world of professional officiating is a lot different than the world of independently contracted officiating.

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

In the NBA, you get fined if you kick a rule, and that includes procedural errors. I would imagine the WNBA has a similar process for its officials in the CBA with the union.

The world of professional officiating is a lot different than the world of independently contracted officiating.

Do you have a source?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Do you have a source?

Donnie Vaden, Zach Zarba, and Bob Delaney are 3 I've heard it from this year.

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[APG]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Donnie Vaden, Zach Zarba, and Bob Delaney are 3 I've heard it from this year.

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Can confirm, heard the same thing as BNR.

Also, WNBA rules do not allow the officials to go to the replay to decide if a shot went in or not.

How much do they get fined?

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by APG

Have heard the same thing...

Also, WNBA rules do not allow the officials to go to the replay to decide if a shot went in or not.

Interesting. Maybe this episode will cause the rules committee to reconsider that.

In that case, if you're not sure, swallow your pride and ask the table for help. This is why it's good to introduce yourself to table personnel before the game, and make them feel empowered to help. You never know when you might need them to help bail you out. On a shot, on identifying the fouler or shooter, etc.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by APG

Can confirm, heard the same thing as BNR.

Also, WNBA rules do not allow the officials to go to the replay to decide if a shot went in or not.

...otherwise I'm sure it wouldn't have happened.

But as a teaching moment, we can also ask the table officials and - worst-case scenario - surreptitiously ask the players if he ball went in. It's not by the book but you try to do anything you need to do to get it right.