One thing I've learned in recent years is that you can't block a shot in girls basketball these days. It's almost always a foul. Clean or not.

 

MAN!!!! Do I ever agree with that!!! Watch any guys high school game or college game and notice that if they block the ball, the body contact is never called. In a girls game the first thing you hear the ref say.....Coach, she got her with the body......even after the offense initiates the contact.

 

I totally agree.

Clyde, I have to disagree with you I have watched this over and over again, she did not save the ball, her foot was out. And the official blew the whistle and pointed to the floor. They got that one incorrect and it is unfortunate. Everyone who watched that game including the Scott County staff thought there was time remaining.

 

And the push on Alexander was a made up call. It is hard to tell if she touched her at all, but it sure was not a push or foul. That call was a game changer.

 

I still dont agree with the TO who is to say that he had it called before the jump ball, you can't see both in the frame. I don't think he should of over turned it unless he positively new he had the call before the jump. No way he could tell positively.

 

Very poorly officiated game.

 

So you made me go back and watch it again.

 

The official points down at the ground and blows her whistle at the same time the horn/light goes off. Game over. No question.

 

Fans hate the timeout called by the coach rule. I understand that because they're hardly ever watching the coach and feel like it should not be granted if there ends up being a loose ball/tie up. As long as the coach yells "timeout" BEFORE the ball ended up being tied up and regardless of how fast the official blows his/her whistle IF the official knows it was called for PRIOR to the jump ball its a timeout by rule.

 

I'm not sure what call you're referring to when you "push on Alexander."

Ahh! My favorite BGP topic - referees. I agree with the blocks always being called a foul. In Louisville, there are several girls in the 6'-2" - 6'-5" range who block shots. It always seems that the 5'-8" and under referee always calls the foul. They just can't believe that girls can block shots.

 

As far as the referee crew from Louisville, 2 of 3 are just flatout terrible. Have no idea how they could ever be considered for a state tournament - other than politics within the KBOA. I feel sorry for the the 3rd official who got stuck them.

So you made me go back and watch it again.

 

The official points down at the ground and blows her whistle at the same time the horn/light goes off. Game over. No question.

 

Fans hate the timeout called by the coach rule. I understand that because they're hardly ever watching the coach and feel like it should not be granted if there ends up being a loose ball/tie up. As long as the coach yells "timeout" BEFORE the ball ended up being tied up and regardless of how fast the official blows his/her whistle IF the official knows it was called for PRIOR to the jump ball its a timeout by rule.

 

I'm not sure what call you're referring to when you "push on Alexander."

 

Approximately 20 seconds to go, Rock down by one, Scott has the ball. Scott guard is being pressured and throws the ball from close to midcourt out of bounds, under the basket. As the ball is bouncing out of bounds, ref calls a foul on Jackie Alexander. Pivotal call of the game, IMO, because Rock should have had the ball, down one--instead it put Scott on the free throw line.

Approximately 20 seconds to go, Rock down by one, Scott has the ball. Scott guard is being pressured and throws the ball from close to midcourt out of bounds, under the basket. As the ball is bouncing out of bounds, ref calls a foul on Jackie Alexander. Pivotal call of the game, IMO, because Rock should have had the ball, down one--instead it put Scott on the free throw line.

 

Thanks. I remember that one. Hard to see on the video but it looked like the defender put both hands out against the passer. Hard to tell if there was contact though.

If Alexander had scored her usual 17, we would have won hands down. Did Scott just shut her down or did she have an off night. I saw where she scored single digits.

Thanks. I remember that one. Hard to see on the video but it looked like the defender put both hands out against the passer. Hard to tell if there was contact though.

 

It appears that the Rockcastle player hits the Scott Co. player in the face on that play, not 100% sure, but it sure looks that way to me.

It is unfortunate that the kids and coaches who work hard year-round -- all of whom have invested so much time, toil and sweat -- have the outcome of such a high-stakes contest affected by such incompetence. Especially when it seems baffling that such poor officials would be sanctioned to call the game. These people have virtually no stake in the game, having invested very little to get to such a high-profile contest except ego, bragging rights, etc.

 

Maybe THIS is the "life lesson" that comes from such "teachable moments": Yes, bad things happen to good people. Yes, life is unfair and we all have to bounce back from unfortunate circumstances that may not be a result of our own doing. Blah, blah ... so much for the philosphical stuff. We have heard the mantra, we know the mantra, and understand we the message. Having said that, who is responsible for placing these folks on the games?

 

The game offficials and those who assign apparently have immunity, have anonymity, AND they have a check in the bank for putting in their time - no matter how bad a job they do! Not so for the kids and not so for the coaches. Their errors and miscues are documented in newsprint or on the sportscasters' clips, along with their names, for all to see and remember for years to come. The kids and coaches have to live with the aches of the gut that go along with burst bubbles and ended dreams. The refs? Not a chance.

 

A great officiating job has taken place when the game ends and the officials were so seamless in their judgments and the application of the rules of the game that they were hardly noticed at all. Is that what happened in this game? Is this what happened in several other games this past week? I think not!

 

If/when officials are assigned to call state tourney games for which they totally incapable of handling, they are not the only folks to hold accountable. The ones responsible for making the assignments are the ones whose feet should be held to the flames. I will also wager that this crew has a path littered with debris from bad calls in region and district play.

Edited March 15, 201016 yr by retropop
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Who does assign these officials?? The Girl's State Soccer Championship Game in November created a very similar thread.