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Originally Posted by AremRed

Go back and check the tape. I didn't trash Sirmons then and I'm not trashing Sirmons now. My comment above was tongue-in-cheek. I think Sirmons is a great official. He is one of my favorite guys to watch and I have stolen several of his mechanics. That doesn't prevent me from questioning (not trashing) his handling of the Calipari situation.

Saying "the way Sirmons handles business is fine cuz of how high he has work" is inherently fallacious. It's akin to the Euthyphro dilemma of "Is something right because God commanded it, or does God command it because it is right?" It's not wrong to question an official because he's worked multiple Final Fours -- not one of us is above reproach and there is something we can learn from every situation.

Originally Posted by AremRed

Wanna bet it was Sirmons again?

When you make idiotic statements like this, all it does is make you look like you've got some personal vendetta.

Originally Posted by Krr25

The media also criticizes teams, players, coaches, AD's, etc. They seem to be able to handle it. Oddly, they are even asked and take questions from the media about things right after games. I guess some are above criticism though or can't handle it. I don't know why some want to shy away from accountability or think they can't improve.

The games are happening because of the players, coaches, schools..not the officials games and that's what people want to see. People and players are tired of 40 foul games that are decided by free throws and foul outs, they want to see players win games.

Pat Adams may be a great person but he's repeatedly shown he can't handle emotions that happen from competition and human beings and for whatever...and he can't mentally focus on what he needs to without getting his feelings hurt. It's okay to be questioned..no one should think they are above reproach.

Absolutely no accountability in the paycheck collecting world of contract work. Where everyone feels they can insert themselves and have no repercussions in the good ole boy network

mutantducky is that you again?

Ah, the return of the fanboys. I love March.