Galileo Division 2008

[Corey Balint]

Originally Posted by T3_1565

40 also raises their arm after noticing that 1114 was tipping

You could question that. There are a few different ways to look at it. Some people say it clearly warrants the DQ, some are on the fence, some are highly against it.


To me...when I first saw it, I saw 1114 going after the ball that 195 was blocking in (I'm not a fan of the blocking the ball in the corner strategy, but it works...sometimes), then 40 gets their ball caught under 1114's shooter as they come around the corner. They continue to lift up their shooter even though 1114 is clearly tipping, then they drive forward.
I see that as a DQ myself and I'm not one to call for DQ's.

If 40 didn't push forward/had started their hurdle earlier, I would have said it was 1114's fault and just went on scores (which still had 1114's alliance winning). However, that is what happened, and you have to deal with it. The Refs made the call they thought was right and took the time they needed to, to decide the true outcome. The Refs played this one the right way.

That was an exciting match though. A great showing by 195's alliance. I don't think anyone could have seen 195 playing ball defense the whole match if predicting what may happen. Looked like some nerves got into the drivers though...it was unlike 330 to get so many penalties in a match..their driver is one of the best in the Nation.