[81alum]

The first of the two fouls where Griner threw Dolson to the floor looked really, really ugly.  Dolson's head bounced on the hardwood.  I was shocked to see her back in the game and half expected to see her with a helmet.  Thank goodness she wasn't hurt.  The second time Griner threw Dolson to the floor it looked a bit more accidental.  That was reaching the point where Rugby was no longer a metaphor and was reality. 

The Griner fouls might have been called correctly--I don't pretend to know. 

But is there a difference of opinion about how the refs should call WBB games, or in games like ours are we just witnessing bad officiating?  I'd prefer to see the game called tightly, with much less contact, even at the expense of defense.  I think those games are simply more aesthetic to watch and make for more fluidity and rhythm, more attractive plays.  But are there those who want WBB to be more physical and rough?  I guess I am wondering if what I think of as bad officiating is actually favored by some, or whether it is pure incompetence.

[81alum]

The first of the two fouls where Griner threw Dolson to the floor looked really, really ugly.  Dolson's head bounced on the hardwood.  I was shocked to see her back in the game and half expected to see her with a helmet.  Thank goodness she wasn't hurt.  The second time Griner threw Dolson to the floor it looked a bit more accidental.  That was reaching the point where Rugby was no longer a metaphor and was reality. 

The Griner fouls might have been called correctly--I don't pretend to know. 

But is there a difference of opinion about how the refs should call WBB games, or in games like ours are we just witnessing bad officiating?  I'd prefer to see the game called tightly, with much less contact, even at the expense of defense.  I think those games are simply more aesthetic to watch and make for more fluidity and rhythm, more attractive plays.  But are there those who want WBB to be more physical and rough?  I guess I am wondering if what I think of as bad officiating is actually favored by some, or whether it is pure incompetence.