UConn vs Marquette Fiasco (Letter to John Adams and Coordinators)

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

There are 5 CEs. Which is this?

Ah -- I thought you were (only) talking about "going the wrong way."

The GT part is an interesting issue.

[tomegun]

Yeah, I am in agreement with most on this issue. The officials made a mistake...or two, but their body of work is way too large for this to impact them in a big way. This is not a Junior High game, these guys operate on a high level in pressure situations frequently. I think they should be allowed to make a mistake or two...

I don't know about the other two, but I have met Karl Hess and he is a good dude from what I know. If the OP has different opinions about any of the officials, I hope it is based on something substantial and not just comparing their schedule to their mistake. Most "Big Time" officials would rather be carted off the court than lose the big $$$. That being the case, I'm not sure how or why they big-timed this play.

Sending the email in the tone the OP sent it wasn't the smartest thing to do. Even though he said he sent it to Art Hyland also, sending it to John Adams makes it likely Mr. Hyland would get it also since they work so closely together. I didn't see this thread before the email reply was posted, but I think John Adams deserves some credit for communicating so much with officials.

[SNIPERBBB]

While we are firing the 3 officials from this game why are we not giving any love to the football officials in the Mich/ sc state game on the first down measurement ruling.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

While we are firing the 3 officials from this game why are we not giving any love to the football officials in the Mich/ sc state game on the first down measurement ruling.

Probably because this is the basketball forum.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

While we are firing the 3 officials from this game why are we not giving any love to the football officials in the Mich/ sc state game on the first down measurement ruling.

Because devon moore isn't a SC fan???

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

While we are firing the 3 officials from this game why are we not giving any love to the football officials in the Mich/ sc state game on the first down measurement ruling.

That was certainly one of the most bizarre things I think I've seen in sports officiating. He even looked at it again after Spurrier suggested he do so and he still indicated first down. Not sure why the challenge didn't overturn it either. The spot was so clearly short of the marker.