FishTie

If he has control of the ball it is traveling when he falls to the ground......

It is my understanding that the officials would rather go out of region....too many officials end up scratched after a coach has a bad night in the regional tournament. When the season ends somebody has to take the blame. Plus they dont live/work in those communities so they dont have to hear about it long after it is over.

Last time I checked thats where the buckets hang.......not many points have been scored going East/West.

In high school players are not allowed to enter the lane until the ball hits the rim.....

You might be surprised to learn that officials positioning on the court during free throws has been mandated specifically to allow for communicaton between the coach and the calling official.

If any Elliott fans are still looking for a place to stay, pm me. I MIGHT have a condo availabe approx 5 miles from the arena if anyone is interested.

I dont see how Mr Eutons comments automatically make his son ineligible. If I were forced to relocate for employment reasons and had a choice of several school systems in which to enroll my children you better believe that I am going to " tour the facilities" first too. If my children excel in science or maybe music I am going to factor into my decision the schools programs/facilities. What parent that gives a hoot about their child wouldnt? Just because this child excels sports and his father made truthful and sensible comments should not make a difference.

I would venture to say that the vast majority of all players become mothers or fathers......:lol:

As I understand it, this is a sad end to a tough battle w/cancer. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I know a coach in the 16th cannot scratch after the season beginsunless he/she coach can provide proof that an official really screwed up and FYI officals may choose to not work for certain teams as well.

I believe I am entitled to an opinion just like everyone else.

Dont waste your time Pat....Its not worth knowing.

It used to happen...........

No this is not the same lady who previously worked the Boys Sweet 16....she will be the 2nd lady to work in the Boys Sweet 16. She is an excellent official....I would assume her tendency to "let 'em play" stems from her officiating on the collegiate level.

Help me out here......what do you mean by this?

This is not accurate......only the lady on this crew will be going to the Sweet 16.

Sometimes the officials would prefer to go out of region too......Some say they feel like it is more of a reward for finishing high enough in the ratings and others have commented that they dont have to come back to work the next day and hear about the game from customers or fellow employees. I think another good result of switching regions is that a coach who gets mad over something that happens in a regional game wont have the ability to scratch an official for the following season like they would if the officials stayed in.....

Sounds like you too are putting stock in second hand information. If memory serves me correctly, one of the newspaper articles that reported the incident had a quote from the Superintendent stating that he anticipated a letter of resignation. I wouldnt consider such a reprt to be gossip. Now this doesnt mean that a letter of resignation was ever actually given but without a follow up report on the subject one is left to assume.....

I dont care where they are from or how they let you play.....if you pay attention early you should know what adjustments to make depending upon how it is being called....anything else is just an excuse.

Are the rules of basketball different in the 9th region?

Thread title needs corrected.....

There are Regions in this state that have a split session to accomodate large crowds in small gyms.......Play one game, clear the gym, fill it back up for the second game......I am just pointing out an option. I personally enjoy the tournament at MSU...... As for playing regular season games at MSU.....It will never happen. If each team cant play a game there, boys AND girls, then none of them can.

I believe WUGO/WGOH radio in Grayson has had a broadcast of the 16th draw for a few years now.

Make no mistake....he is an excellent play by play man....

If there is ever a time when Dickie doesnt whine....close the casket he is obviously dead.