NC State never wins the '83 title if not for the late fouling strategy. That also happens to be one of the most memorable runs in March Madness history. So much so that even 40+ years later it's still talked about.
Sure it can sometimes be a chore to sit through, I agree, but I guess I'm just used it.
We just have to forget that monstrosity ever existed. Wipe it all out of the brain bank. It's amazing he lasted 5 years. Absolutely amazing. Whoever made those decisions, starting with RV and ending with WB, should be very ashamed. WB shouldn't have waited 1 minute to rip that plug out of the wall. Instead, he waited an entire year.
(checks notes and history of basketball)
Fouls are a part of…wait for it…basketball
Free throws are an every game occurrence in…what was that thing called…oh yeah, basketball
Strategy is a part of…say it with me now…basketball
Why all the commotion about the intentionally fouling, it has been part of the game as long as I remember.
Do you really want a rule that forces the referees to rule on whether a foul is intentional or just a regular foul?
The late foul strategy seldom works, but IMO it makes the games better than just watching a team holding the ball for 20 seconds every possession till the game is over.
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