Kentucky vs Michigan (Video)

[bballref3966]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I did not say it was acceptable. But there are elephants and there are ants. I think that was an ant at best. And yes at the higher levels or even good HS games some emotion is expected. And if that is a T, any other level of emotion is a T too IMO. Again, I said I would like to see it again to be sure, but I did not think that was over the top or a slam dunk that it should have been called. I have seen a lot worse that was not penalized.

Peace

Understandable and I agree, but there is a difference between self-motivation (chest pounding, screaming "let's go," etc.) and emotion that is directed at an opponent. Even of the Kentucky player's staredown was not T-worthy, it was still clearly directed at an opponent and that I why I think at least a "knock it off" would be appropriate. I have no problem with emotion, but I do have a problem with taunting and unsportsmanlike behavior directed at an opponent, especially one on the ground. The blocked shot itself did all the talking, no reason to risk costing your team two points.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bballref3966

Understandable and I agree, but there is a difference between self-motivation (chest pounding, screaming "let's go," etc.) and emotion that is directed at an opponent. Even of the Kentucky player's staredown was not T-worthy, it was still clearly directed at an opponent and that I why I think at least a "knock it off" would be appropriate. I have no problem with emotion, but I do have a problem with taunting and unsportsmanlike behavior directed at an opponent, especially one on the ground. The blocked shot itself did all the talking, no reason to risk costing your team two points.

Well not all officials have the same judgment or feeling about these things. And if you work that level you might have a different position as your judgment will be questioned more. And for all you know, they could have said something to the player or the coach. There were no problems in the game after that moment.

Peace

[yooperbballref]

Just watched the second half on the DVR.
Would have been interesting if Michigans final shot went in. On the inbound the pass was tipped but the clock did not start. Officials would have had to get out the stopwatch.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by yooperbballref

Just watched the second half on the DVR.
Would have been interesting if Michigans final shot went in. On the inbound the pass was tipped but the clock did not start. Officials would have had to get out the stopwatch.

I too didn't think that the clock started properly on that play.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by yooperbballref

Just watched the second half on the DVR.
Would have been interesting if Michigans final shot went in. On the inbound the pass was tipped but the clock did not start. Officials would have had to get out the stopwatch.

Another reason for Precision Time (where the officials start the clock too) and not depend on the table to start it.

Best thing about this game? Zero clock reviews.

[JetMetFan]

Yes, I'm alive. Thank you, APG, for handling the mail this weekend.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Block/Charge with 44.5 seconds left in the first half.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

No whistle with 1:15 remaining in 2nd half.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

BI no-call on Kentucky follow-up dunk about 2:31 in the first half.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Similar BI called at 9:47 of 2nd half.

Originally Posted by yooperbballref

Just watched the second half on the DVR.
Would have been interesting if Michigans final shot went in. On the inbound the pass was tipped but the clock did not start. Officials would have had to get out the stopwatch.

[Camron Rust]

B/C....I thought both were charges on the initial viewing live. Watching the replay now, it seems both defenders changed direction to move forward just a bit right before contact. It is very small but I think they gave up LGP by the forward movement. The C was in perfect position on the first one to make the call. That must be what he saw. On the 2nd, I don't think either the L (just rotating) or the C becoming T had that great of an angle...and didn't put a whistle on a play they couldn't see well.

BI's....both should have been BI.

Overall, I thought it was a very well officiated game....distinctly better (more consistent) than the UL/UK game two days before.