NCAA moves three point line back a foot

by David Piper on Jul 12, 2008 11:55 AM PDT

It'll be interesting to see how this affects our team. Hopefully, with Dunigan at center, and Catron ready to take on a bigger role, we'll be going inside a bit more this year. As for TP, one foot isn't going to bother him in the least.

Another reason to become less dependent on the three

75 word fact: former Duck and NFL WR JJ Birden didn't play football his freshman year. Coaches discovered him playing in a flag football rec league, and encouraged him to go out for the football team (per Tales From the Sideline)

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This was decided quite a while ago, but I’m glad to see it implemented this year. The 3 was waaaaaay to close. This may force more players to develop a mid-range game. I’m glad there’s now a middle ground between high school and the pros.

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by jtlight on Jul 12, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah I agree

How do we think Tajuan will take it though? :’(

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by qrsouther on Jul 12, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think Tajuan will care

his range is WELL beyond the new line

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by David Piper on Jul 12, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously how often does he shoot from less than 12 inches behind?

by pualo on Jul 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

That is true.

But maybe it’s a psychological thing, maybe after moving the line itself a whole foot back, he’ll naturally step a whole foot back?

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by qrsouther on Jul 14, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

That's something that coaching should take care of.

I wouldn’t worry too much about it.

Go Duckies!

by JShufelt on Jul 14, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions

New rule

This rule has been approved since during the season last year. This comes as no surprise. It is needed because some players like J.J. Redick who could shoot the three as well as his free throws.

Joe

by pointguard10 on Jul 12, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions