Basketball

I really dislike the style of officiating during the Madness, particularly for the women. The games last night were typical. Think how few fouls were called in the second game, particularly in the first half. It certainly was not for lack of contact. The officials "let them play"! Three or four bodies are strewn across the floor -- just keep playing.

For me, one of the most frustrating aspects of the women's game is the excess of held ball situations. That encourages lots of slapping and grabbing at the ball and at the offensive player. While hands physically on the ball might be considered part of the ball, that should not extend up to the elbow or even the shoulder! It leads to "sloppy" play and leads to scrums. More rugby than basketball.