[TonyLima]

The one that's still a head-scratcher for me was the call on Harmon against Haley, 1 minute left, 4 point game, 8 seconds on the shot clock. What was the call? A hand check? The ref pointed at the spot, but I can't quite make out her signal. Someone please look at the video and tell me what happened there. 

I mean, that was a pretty critical moment. If she deserved the foul then fine, it was hard to see so I really don't know. But if the ref actually called a hand check after all the contact they let go during the game, I'm not sure how you make that call at that point in time. That was of immense proportions.

The signal (both immediately after the whistle (partly blocked), and then as the ref walked toward the scorers table) was for two hands on the dribbler. (parallel arms, hands with palms toward each other)

There was only the live coverage of the play, at the far opposite end of the court with Harmon's body in the way.  What I interpret happened is that Harmon puts her (wrapped) right forearm in front of Haley's left hip.  Clearly she doesn't have a hand just on Haley's hip or else we'd see it, but is instead seemingly impeding Haley.  Then we see Harmon's (bare) left arm move toward Haley, and then both arms are invisible to us.


This was another questionable play by Haley.  She went right into the lion's den when she didn't have to, at a critical time.

Also, I respectfully disagree with "I thought the game was over-called and it really hurt both teams and could have decided the game.".   I think of it like "The cops give too many tickets for speeding".   If fewer fouls were called, the play would have been rougher and there would have been more (uncalled) fouls.

What I’m here for. TYVM. Refs missed a few calls, so what else is new? Re calling game close, they were determined to not let Texas get away with their usual bullying style. Sadly, it appears that the “large, slow, tall girl in the middle” strategy is becoming common. Saw it in many games this year. I’d rather watch basketball than wrestling. 

Texas gets full marks for a terrific passing offense. And we got out of the brawl with no injuries. I’ll take the W.

[TonyLima]

The one that's still a head-scratcher for me was the call on Harmon against Haley, 1 minute left, 4 point game, 8 seconds on the shot clock. What was the call? A hand check? The ref pointed at the spot, but I can't quite make out her signal. Someone please look at the video and tell me what happened there. 

I mean, that was a pretty critical moment. If she deserved the foul then fine, it was hard to see so I really don't know. But if the ref actually called a hand check after all the contact they let go during the game, I'm not sure how you make that call at that point in time. That was of immense proportions.

The signal (both immediately after the whistle (partly blocked), and then as the ref walked toward the scorers table) was for two hands on the dribbler. (parallel arms, hands with palms toward each other)

There was only the live coverage of the play, at the far opposite end of the court with Harmon's body in the way.  What I interpret happened is that Harmon puts her (wrapped) right forearm in front of Haley's left hip.  Clearly she doesn't have a hand just on Haley's hip or else we'd see it, but is instead seemingly impeding Haley.  Then we see Harmon's (bare) left arm move toward Haley, and then both arms are invisible to us.


This was another questionable play by Haley.  She went right into the lion's den when she didn't have to, at a critical time.

Also, I respectfully disagree with "I thought the game was over-called and it really hurt both teams and could have decided the game.".   I think of it like "The cops give too many tickets for speeding".   If fewer fouls were called, the play would have been rougher and there would have been more (uncalled) fouls.

What I’m here for. TYVM. Refs missed a few calls, so what else is new? Re calling game close, they were determined to not let Texas get away with their usual bullying style. Sadly, it appears that the “large, slow, tall girl in the middle” strategy is becoming common. Saw it in many games this year. I’d rather watch basketball than wrestling. 

Texas gets full marks for a terrific passing offense. And we got out of the brawl with no injuries. I’ll take the W.