RedlessWardrobe said:
Honestly after watching that video I don't think it proved anything.
Is there any specification within the rule regarding a player landing on the floor after a rebound? Would be curious to know.
In the meantime, since this issue is so subjective, how about adding this rule to make things more cut and dry:
If the referee FAILS to make a call at the time of the play there shall be no foul on anybody.
To me, in a weird way I feel this type of play should only be reviewed if a foul was called, EVEN if the initial call was called against the defender. Think about it, it would no different than changing a "out" call to "safe" as is done in MLB. If there's not enough there for the ref to make an initial call, then - as MacLean likes to say, "let's move on."
As long as TV production is involved this completely rational idea will never happen. About thirty years ago, the NFL paid millions to three of the top ad agencies to increase viewership. What they told the NFL is:
1. Your loyal fan base won't change. They may complain, but they won't leave you. They are predominantly male.
2. To increase viewership, the NFL need to attract other demographics. The primary target should be female.
3. The most effective way to do that is to add artificial drama in the form of instant replay, subjective rule changes and overturning the call on the field. The famous quote they were told to push was "The most important thing is to get the call right".
A friend of mine was working at ESPN at the time and warned of the upcoming changes to rules, officiating, replay as well as studio and on field production. He said they would impact all revenue sports including basketball, baseball and even soccer (which I said would never happen and recently have been proven wrong).
All of the warnings have come true. It may be dressed up as 'to improve the game' but it is all about TV revenue.
