Bamabasketball.net - Gentlemen I give you Exhibit A

Exhibit A from on a shot taken from the baseline...

I'm told that Doctors believe he will
eventually recover.

       Members of Rules Committe, as counsel for the Plaintiff, I now ask you to look at Exhibit # 1. This is a true and accurate photograph of the issue before you today which taken by the the AP which clearly shows the Creighton defender's hand on the elbow and forearm of Alabama's Trevor Releford. As previous shown he was behind the 3 point arc. This is clearly shows contact which altered the shot, and the rules of basketball call for free throws to be taken by the individual who was in the act of attempting the score with his shot. In this case, Mr. Releford would have been given three foul shots. We submit that because this foul occurred on the final play of the game, and before time expired the NCAA should allow the victim, the University of Alabama, through  Mr. Releford to return to the Court on Saturday and be allowed to shoot three free throws, we further suggest that the respective teams be allowed to dress out for the resumption of the game should Mr. Releford make only one of three free throws which is a unlikely as my dead Aunt Gertrude returning from the cemetery where she was buried in 1952.

       In response to the Defendants acknowledgement that it was indeed a foul we submit the only issue is that of equity. We have previously asked that you take judicial notice, that even if the defender touched the ball initially, the rule states both with precision and with clarity that any touching to the shooter, whether at the time the player is touched, or if further contact alters the shot it shall be deemed a foul. Is this a  case of cowardly behavior or worse on the part of three men in whose hands the integrity of the sport is entrusted , or rather plain incompetence. We aver this goes beyond whether or not a foul was made, but rather does this Committee value the reputation of the NCAA and their officials. The rule of equity and fair play for  institutions and the future of the sport are stake here today, and the outcome of this hearing extends. beyond the exact event. Today we are asking you to interpret the rule regarding other times and plays which might be reviewed if they effect the outcome of the game, as  found in 2012 Rules of NCAA Basketball, Amended.  The learned counsel for the NCAA and for the University of Creighton, a fine institution of higher learning and a school which is known to believe that integrity is essential in college sports has offered to the body, a different rule written before the rule I have submitted,  saying that it is within the judgement and discretion  of the officials and is not eligible for review. We strongly disagree. The Rules Committee made this Amended Rule for situations where an inappropriate, or incorrect decision might effect the outcome of the game. We believe we are absolutely correct with the citing of the newer amended rule and its' intent. We would submit that failure to apply this rule will lead  the public and the member institutions, as well as coaches and players to lose faith in the very system itself. Today you have a the opportunity and challenge  to correct an obvious error that effected the outcome of the contest.  Further, this body can make clear that the rule cited is precisely for situations such as the one being discussed today, and can insure all those involved in either the participation or viewing of such events is assured that fundamental fairness is in play just like the basketball is in play after tip off. Moreover, we believe the NCAA is an arm of their member institutions who teach every student that honesty and fair play are essential in out education systems to insure a viable education. To rule against my client is ruling against the very foundation of one of the expectations, no against the sacred belief that honesty and fair play are essential in the great educational centers of the very system you represent. It would be the same as ruling against the fiber and founding principles of these United States and what our founding fathers believed. 

As my cousin. Leroy, a common man, but a man with great honesty and fairness, said to me before this hearing, "man, them sons of bitches know got screwed - now go in there and fix this or you can forget gittin' any venison this year, cousin bill." I rest my argument.