A high-flying sport had been grounded, reduced to a plodding affair by controlling coaches and stagnant rules. Fans were bored, especially late in games, as winning teams played keep-away for minutes on end.
That was college basketball in the 1970s. But to fans of men’s college lacrosse, it sounds much like their beloved pastime today.
Lacrosse is often called the fastest sport on two feet, but it has slowed considerably in recent years. That has sparked debate over a measure to speed up the game that men’s college basketball initiated nearly three decades ago: a shot clock.
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Stalled Sport Ponders New Tactic: A Shot Clock
Sunday, May 13, 2012
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