WW ASOB Do?

by Greg Alan Edwards on Jan 18, 2012 6:43 PM EST

So, you think you know better than the NCAA? I know I do. For the purposes of this exercise, which I do know we have done before, if you had complete and autonomous control of the NCAA for a day and could change one thing, what would it be? I watched the Auburn/LSU game the other day and the head of officiating for the NCAA briefly and incompletely explained the procedures for getting a change done to the rulebook when the coaches and institutions considered it to be necessary. Of course the gentleman also was touting the effectiveness of the newly implemented charge/block line under the basket which we all know has so far been a less than stellar rule in itself. So, there you have it ASOB. What would you change if you were the head honcho for a day and had unlimited power and complete control? And can you prove that your change would be for the better? It does not have to be a rule, it does not have to be anything that necessarily applies to recent complaints and discussions.And it can be about any sport. Have at it folks.

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It would have to be 2 things

Overtimes would be 2 minutes and everyone would receive and extra foul.

by Pap Cat on Jan 18, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions

you think OT is too long Pap?

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by Greg Alan Edwards on Jan 18, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions

Greg

That is easy. Bring back the jump ball on all tie ups!

by oldcat73 on Jan 19, 2012 3:31 AM EST reply actions

+1

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by kywineman on Jan 19, 2012 8:02 AM EST up reply actions

+1.....I like that one too

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by Greg Alan Edwards on Jan 19, 2012 8:27 AM EST up reply actions

+1 ; I like that one as well

by sweasyf on Jan 19, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

Like Dickie states - reward the defensive team with the ball on a tie-up

Make the charge arc the same as the NBA’s and have one official taken from the court and put behind a monitor, make him the head official to correct all questionable calls.

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by KansasUKCat on Jan 19, 2012 4:32 AM EST reply actions

Why would you reward the defense with the ball?

The defense could have the ball if they steal it. Why reward them on a tie up? I don’t think it’s fair at all that the defensive player should automatically win a tie.

Either let them wrestle until someone gains possession, or (more appropriately) jump it up, like we used to.

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by Glenn Logan on Jan 19, 2012 7:02 AM EST up reply actions

No way...

If a 6’ guard goes down low and ties up a 7’ center who brought the ball down too low, then how is it fair to jump it up? I say reward the defense for getting the jump ball. Don’t let the decision come down to height and jumping ability which has nothing to do with the play itself.

A jump ball only occurs if the defense does something good and the offense does something bad. Reward the good and don’t excuse the bad.

by UKfaninDC on Jan 19, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions

I think it's perfectly fair.

What do we do, jump it if it’s another 7’ guy but not a guard? Nah.

Just jump it. The tip doesn’t always go to the taller guy. We have seen this many times. Giving the defense the tie ball is neither fair nor reasonable — it’s a tie ball. The defender does not deserve an advantage in that situation, and it isn’t the 7’ center’s fault that he was gifted with size.

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by Glenn Logan on Jan 19, 2012 6:45 PM EST up reply actions

I think you're wrong...

and pulling out the opening tip-off does your argument a disservice. Opening tip-offs are always between the player on each team that can jump the highest the quickest. A jump ball situation is nothing like that. You will never see an opening tipoff between a 7’ guy and a 6’ guy.

If the defense doesn’t merit a reward for stopping an offensive play with a tie-up, then why would one team deserve the tip-off advantage by having the taller guy or guy who can jump highest?

Simple solution. Don’t jump it at all. Reward the defense for making the stop. As I said above, the vast, vast majority of tie-ups are situations where the offense has done something wrong and the defense has done something right.

The only argument for the tip is an old-school “the way it used to be when I was lad” argument. Come on… you’re the smartest UK writer I know. This can’t be a real discussion, can it?

by UKfaninDC on Jan 19, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

Clarifcation

I should not say “jump the highest.” Instead I mean “reach the highest.” Height and jumping ability both play a role.

by UKfaninDC on Jan 19, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

I agree with you entirely on this one

The only argument for the tip is an old-school "the way it used to be when I was lad" argument.

Having a tip-off is a completely arbitrary way to decide who gets possession following a tie ball, and the advantage does go to the taller player to control where the ball goes. Historic? Yes. Anything less than arbitrary? Nope.

They could just as easily decide it some other way, like shooting free-throws or three-pointers, for example. First guy to miss, ball goes to the other team.

The alternating possession does leave a less than satisfied conclusion to some tie-ups when the defense has made a good stop and the ball stays with the offense, but I actually don’t mind it in the grand scheme of things.

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by HSLex on Jan 19, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions

One other point...

If tie-ups were truly neutral plays, why is that fans of the defense often applaud a tie-up, while fans of the offense never applaud a tie-up?

It’s obviously not as good as a clearcut steal, but if we’re going to change the rule, the ball needs to go to the defense. Any other option is a regression from the alternating possession approach.

by UKfaninDC on Jan 20, 2012 8:07 AM EST up reply actions

Absolutely.

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I could live with giving the ball to the defense. I mean, if you tie up the ball, then you have stopped the offense on their possession. Now it is your turn.

But I also think the current alternating possessions is alright, as well.

Tip-offs would be my fourth choice, behind shooting free-throws, even. I am not exactly nostalgic for everything that college ball used to feature. Remember those shiny shorts, Chuck Taylors, and set shots? No thanks.

by HSLex on Jan 20, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions