Calipari ejected

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by pizanno

I see he had two more technicals in 2nd half, including KU asst coach. Good for him, though wondering if partners had opportunity.

First Technical in the second half.


Second Technical Foul in second half.


Peace

[JRutledge]

Breakdown from the end line.



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[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Anyone notice Sirmons run across the court to Cal before he gave the T? I can't imagine that is a good way to de-escalate things.

My thoughts exactly. Calipari wasn't looking to get tossed but something was said to him that clearly fired him up.

Originally Posted by Rich

Perhaps his goal wasn't to de-escalate there.

Are you suggesting baiting him is OK? (Put aside your disdain for Calipari and imagine that was your beloved Bo Ryan before you answer).

Originally Posted by bballref3966

Sirmons has worked three Final Fours. I think he knows what he's doing.

Which obviously means he is above reproach and never makes a mistake.

It's funny considering Sirmons told me this summer that he got reprimanded for going in the UNI's huddle when he had that 3 points/backcourt violation play. I imagine his supervisor probably didn't like him running over to Cal and then whacking him in this game either.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

My thoughts exactly. Calipari wasn't looking to get tossed but something was said to him that clearly fired him up.



Are you suggesting baiting him is OK? (Put aside your disdain for Calipari and imagine that was your beloved Bo Ryan before you answer).

Or maybe Sirmons went over that way in response to something Calipari did/said.

Hall of Famer. What a joke. How he got voted in over Bo Ryan still disappoints me.

[jeremy341a]

Who was SC foul on 30, 24 or 25?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

Who was SC foul on 30, 24 or 25?

The play on the rebounding foul appears to be on white 25 (Ending view)

That was according to the box score I looked up.

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[A Pennsylvania Coach]

I don't like that first T in the second half. The offensive player was attempting to shoot the dead ball, so the defensive player blocked or stripped it. Why penalize only the defense there?

[deecee]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

I don't like that first T in the second half. The offensive player was attempting to shoot the dead ball, so the defensive player blocked or stripped it. Why penalize only the defense there?

If the offensive player does actually take a shot they could be penalized with a DOG. The defense doing what they did could be penalized with an unsporting T (which they were). Actions have consequences. What the offensive player may have done is just useless conjecture for what actually happened.

Any opinions on the travel call?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

I don't like that first T in the second half. The offensive player was attempting to shoot the dead ball, so the defensive player blocked or stripped it. Why penalize only the defense there?

If the shooter reacts in any way you can and will have a problem. It is not his job to knock away the ball out his hand.

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[bballref3966]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Which obviously means he is above reproach and never makes a mistake.

It's funny considering Sirmons told me this summer that he got reprimanded for going in the UNI's huddle when he had that 3 points/backcourt violation play. I imagine his supervisor probably didn't like him running over to Cal and then whacking him in this game either.

You do realize that his supervisor for SEC games isn't the same as the one for the NCAA Tournament, right? What makes you so sure that his supervisor isn't going to like what he did here? He had to go over there to switch anyway because the tableside official called the foul.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by deecee

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Any opinions on the travel call?

No issues with the travel. He moves both feet before the dribble.

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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Which obviously means he is above reproach and never makes a mistake. .

No it means he is accomplished and I doubt they totally disagree with his basic judgment. That is what happens when you are and accomplished official or coach. And unlike a coach we are picked to work games by someone in a higher position. Do not think that there are his bosses that have seen him in big time situations and judged he knows what he is doing.

And honestly we have no idea what Coach Cal said. Cal could have never came to the table at all. Shame on him if he gets a T. Stay your behind at the bench if you want to stay in the game.

Peace

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Rich

Or maybe Sirmons went over that way in response to something Calipari did/said.

Hall of Famer. What a joke. How he got voted in over Bo Ryan still disappoints me.

That says all I need to know.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

And honestly we have no idea what Coach California said. Call could have never came to the table at all. Shame on him if he gets a T. Stay your behind at the bench if you want to stay in the game.

Peace

He did. We're talking about the first T. He was right at his chair at the time of the first one.

The 2nd T, sure, he deserved that one 100%, no question.