If this were a WCBB rule, recent UConn-ND record would be very different

[FairView]

Here's a story for a common-sense rule change in the NBA that I think at least deserves consideration or some pre-season trials. It would still involve ref judgement, but it would be interesting to see how calls might change if the focus was on not falling down. ND would certainly need to rethink their game plan with this rule change. And I wonder how many recent ND wins vs. UConn would have gone the other way.

 

[Sonny44]

I think the best rule change in BB would be allowing the refs to call a delayed foul as they do in hockey. I brought this up a year or so and get ridiculed.
Expecting the same again. Go for it guys.

 

[calpedaler]

In your delayed foul world would the foul be waved off if a the fouled team scores?

 

[toadfoot]

Here's a story for a common-sense rule change in the NBA that I think at least deserves consideration or some pre-season trials. It would still involve ref judgement, but it would be interesting to see how calls might change if the focus was on not falling down. ND would certainly need to rethink their game plan with this rule change. And I wonder how many recent ND wins vs. UConn would have gone the other way.

I would much prefer a rule change that allows officials to call a foul if they believe the defender flopped. Under the current rules there's no risk to the defender for flopping. If the official considers it a flop it ends up being a no call, which only encourages the defender to try again.

 

[Sonny44]

In your delayed foul world would the foul be waved off if a the fouled team scores?

Yes in most cases, but not if it was flagrant.

 

[Icebear]

We could place the flopper in stocks at mid court for 60 seconds. Think of the taunting opportunities for the Crazies and the Terrapin fans.

 

[meyers7]

Here's a story for a common-sense rule change in the NBA that I think at least deserves consideration or some pre-season trials. It would still involve ref judgement, but it would be interesting to see how calls might change if the focus was on not falling down. ND would certainly need to rethink their game plan with this rule change. And I wonder how many recent ND wins vs. UConn would have gone the other way.

Jimmy Goldstein credits Dennis Rodman for his bold fashion sense.

That right there pretty much negates any ideas he might have.