Quotes by Mary Struckhoff

“Traditional high school basketball fans dont think its necessary. Theres the cost of the equipment, operational needs to find someone trained and skilled to work it. Theres the flip side where people thing it adds excitement to the game. Seven states have overcome those obstacles.”

“Thats the only way I see it passing. Because of budget restraints and programs being cut, I do not see it gaining momentum as a national playing rule and a required rule.”

“The 3-point shot has been one of the greatest things weve done for the game. The first year it was a state adopted rule. The next year because of overwhelming success, people were pleased with the rule and it became the norm.”

“This is an emotional topic.”

“This is my seventh year, and its not going away and is something we continue to look at. People ask me if its going to pass, and I have no clue.”

“The games are different. We play a game where the pitch is moving upward. With the ball movement, the ball comes off the bat a lot different.”