Drake loses on a T to Weber State.

[SB Shock]

Drake was leading 81-80 with 17 seconds left. Drake gets a charge with 5 seconds left that would ice the game, but a Drake player spikes the b-ball and is assessed a T and lose on the ensuing FT's by Weber state.

[AndShock]

Really bad call.

[SB Shock]

Really bad call.

Disagree. It was clear from the replay that the player well after the play spiked the ball. It was stupid thing for the player to do.

[AndShock]

Really bad call.

Disagree. It was clear from the replay that the player well after the play spiked the ball. It was stupid thing for the player to do.

I'll post the same thing I posted on MVCfans.

If there's a rule that a spike is an automatic T, then it was the right call and I take back what I said. If it's not an automatic T, I don't see the difference between what the Drake player did and someone shooting a 3 pointer after the whistle blows.


That spike wasn't malicious at all and was basically the guy playing with the ball. I don't think that's enough to warrant giving the game to the other team.

[SB Shock]

Really bad call.

Disagree. It was clear from the replay that the player well after the play spiked the ball. It was stupid thing for the player to do.

I'll post the same thing I posted on MVCfans.

If there's a rule that a spike is an automatic T, then it was the right call and I take back what I said. If it's not an automatic T, I don't see the difference between what the Drake player did and someone shooting a 3 pointer after the whistle blows.


That spike wasn't malicious at all and was basically the guy playing with the ball. I don't think that's enough to warrant giving the game to the other team.

It is automatic technical - doesn't matter what his intent was. It is out of the Refs hand once the Drake player spiked the b-ball.

[SoulStar]

For those who didn't see the game, here is a video clip of the play:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39108908@N07/5213675872/

[Ricardo del Rio]

For those who didn't see the game, here is a video clip of the play:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39108908@N07/5213675872/

Man. That is ruff.

[wsushox1]

Horse Sh call.

I don't know why you would spike that anyways.

[SoulStar]

I think calling it a "spike" is a stretch. I'm in agreement with Fever on his assessment of the play.

[SB Shock]

Horse Sh call.

I don't know why you would spike that anyways.

You required by rule to hand the ball to the ref. It was very stupid thing to do and drake got what they deserved by even letting a weber state be in the game.

[rjl]

Really bad call.

Disagree. It was clear from the replay that the player well after the play spiked the ball. It was stupid thing for the player to do.

I'll post the same thing I posted on MVCfans.

If there's a rule that a spike is an automatic T, then it was the right call and I take back what I said. If it's not an automatic T, I don't see the difference between what the Drake player did and someone shooting a 3 pointer after the whistle blows.


That spike wasn't malicious at all and was basically the guy playing with the ball. I don't think that's enough to warrant giving the game to the other team.

It is automatic technical - doesn't matter what his intent was. It is out of the Refs hand once the Drake player spiked the b-ball.

What is the rule? Delay of game?

[WstateU]

I think calling it a "spike" is a stretch. I'm in agreement with Fever on his assessment of the play.

'Fever' = AndShock? :sarcasm:

[AndShock]

I think calling it a "spike" is a stretch. I'm in agreement with Fever on his assessment of the play.

'Fever' = AndShock? :sarcasm:

Non-WSU team avys might get a bit confusing :whistle:

[wsushox1]

Horse Sh call.

I don't know why you would spike that anyways.

You required by rule to hand the ball to the ref. It was very stupid thing to do and drake got what they deserved by even letting a weber state be in the game.

I agree that is the rule, but to call that a spike is sketchy...imo/

[ShockerFever]

I think calling it a "spike" is a stretch. I'm in agreement with Fever on his assessment of the play.

'Fever' = AndShock? :sarcasm:

Non-WSU team avys might get a bit confusing :whistle:

:lol:



This type of technical is similar to that of hanging extra on the rim. They both can be celebratory plays made as a positive reaction, but both are not allowed. You can't hang on a rim (assuming nobody is under you) and you can't spike a basketball that high. Intent is a non-factor. It was a stupid move by the Drake player. You just don't spike the ball like that.

From what it sounded like, Drake almost deserved to lose, the way they choked off a big lead like that. If anyone's to blame for this one it's either: the blowing away of a big lead late or Mr. Spiky.


I'd like an opinion from our in-house referees.