Game Thread: UK @ Miss St.

[lilproUK98]

Make our fts and layups and we're up 30. And we are 30 points better than this team. Hopefully we show that in the 2nd half.

[Katmendo]

That's actually a good idea. I'm serious. Now, we all know that scathing emotional accusations don't get received well, but perhaps a well conceived and informed complaint, with multiple "Consumers" (not fans) signed on to the complaint, might motivate the Conference HQ, and Mr. Bell, to make some improvements.

The more attention such an open letter might generate, the more likely it would have an impact.

Additionally, getting this type of letter on to other fans boards and forums would go a long way to credibility.

No doubt, we could get a thousand Miss St signatures tonight! :-)

[Lighthouse]

Jake gets film of every game, and has two experienced evaluators at every game, plus he attends as many games as possible. Do you guys think these officials don't get reviewed? This game is foul prone because players are playing defense with their hands instead of their feet. When they grab a lot there are a lot of whistles. I didn't see any complaints when Briscoe blocked the guy going up for a shot, and it wasn't called. Enjoy the game, and remember they call what they get.

[BobS]

I'm digging Gabriel's outside shot lately.

[Lighthouse]

Briscoe and Gabriel going to work.

[Katmendo]

Jake gets film of every game, and has two experienced evaluators at every game, plus he attends as many games as possible. Do you guys think these officials don't get reviewed? This game is foul prone because players are playing defense with their hands instead of their feet. When they grab a lot there are a lot of whistles. I didn't see any complaints when Briscoe blocked the guy going up for a shot, and it wasn't called. Enjoy the game, and remember they call what they get.

I disagree. There's just too much of an inconsistency in rules enforcement.

A game without rules, is no game, and a poor product.

But, rules enforcement that destroys a game is the same thing.

IMO, there is simply no defending this much of a gap. The reason I know it can be done, is the NBA. The NBA, though my least favorite level of play, has an enormously consistent officiating model. You almost NEVER, NEVER see this much of a discrepancy in the calls from one game to the next. Not to ANYWHERE near this extent. These SEC games are like seeing officials who have attended completely different training. Like the difference between Russian police and American.

[George]

Put in Diallo.

[BobS]

Ever see a UL game? They hack and grab all the time. But ACC refs don't have games like this consistently. Basketball and officials are awful in this conference. Have been for some time.

[justford]

Jake gets film of every game, and has two experienced evaluators at every game, plus he attends as many games as possible. Do you guys think these officials don't get reviewed? This game is foul prone because players are playing defense with their hands instead of their feet. When they grab a lot there are a lot of whistles. I didn't see any complaints when Briscoe blocked the guy going up for a shot, and it wasn't called. Enjoy the game, and remember they call what they get.

So about every game Ted "TV" Valentine does those teams are always playing defense with their hands??

[CATHYnKY]

Sloppy indeed. Hey guys. The game is not over.

[BobS]

Monk may need to sit this one out. He's been awful.

[George]

This is ridiculous.

[Katmendo]

Howland is going to get tossed. And should.

[BobS]

Gabriel is starting to get it.

[George]

Monk may need to sit this one out. He's been awful.

Might've found himself in the dreaded midseason slump.