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Originally posted by Love2ref4Ever
Do you think Ed Hightower supported Ted Valentine during the famous Bobby Knight game? Or did you see another side of him. I haven't looked at Ed Hightower the same since that game.
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I did not see the game. I have no idea and neither does many here. I know the year after that happen, Ed Hightower (at an IHSA Rules Meeting) talked about it and was very supportive of Teddy in his comments and did not have the same words toward Knight. I think that situation was a no win for anyone that officiated that night. So I cannot honestly give an opinion about that, because I did not see all the situations that developed. I for the most part have seen the famous shot where Knight walked by Valentine while walking off the court. I know Tommy O'Neil said at his camp during the classroom session, "it is not the responsibilty of the non-calling officials to calm down an irate coach." So if that is what you are refering to, maybe that is why neither Tommy or Ed did things that others wanted them to do? The bottom line is it appears that it was not a good situation for any of them.
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