College Basketball 2006-2007

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I hate Pac-10 refs.

[Slugger_16]

Stanford players have bad hair.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Awful choke job and the added bonus of awful reffing.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

[Productive Outs]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

 

yeah, if you call that one intentional, then every foul in that situation inside of 1:30 should be called intentional.

[Sweep The Leg Johnny]

Wow - good to see Stanford pull a nice upset over UCLA.

 

Badgers now should be no.2 in both polls. Go Wisconsin!

Edited January 29, 2007 by Sweep The Leg Johnny

[soccer10k]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

 

yeah, if you call that one intentional, then every foul in that situation inside of 1:30 should be called intentional.

 

The Stanford player was clearly past the UCLA player and he reached out for the jersey and made no attempt for the ball. That's an intentional foul.

 

And either way, when you blow a 17 point lead, you don't really deserve to win the game.

[Jon]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

 

yeah, if you call that one intentional, then every foul in that situation inside of 1:30 should be called intentional.

 

The Stanford player was clearly past the UCLA player and he reached out for the jersey and made no attempt for the ball. That's an intentional foul.

 

And either way, when you blow a 17 point lead, you don't really deserve to win the game.

He just missed the ball by about the foot. He only made contact with the arm and then the jersey after going for the ball. It was a pretty bad call.

 

There were certainly some head scratchers. Aside from the kick called against UCLA that only hit a Stanford player's butt, the biggest head scratcher was definitely the double foul against Mbah a Moute. You don't see that too often.

[soccer10k]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

 

yeah, if you call that one intentional, then every foul in that situation inside of 1:30 should be called intentional.

 

The Stanford player was clearly past the UCLA player and he reached out for the jersey and made no attempt for the ball. That's an intentional foul.

 

And either way, when you blow a 17 point lead, you don't really deserve to win the game.

He just missed the ball by about the foot. He only made contact with the arm and then the jersey after going for the ball. It was a pretty bad call.

 

There were certainly some head scratchers. Aside from the kick called against UCLA that only hit a Stanford player's butt, the biggest head scratcher was definitely the double foul against Mbah a Moute. You don't see that too often.

 

I didn't see the double foul so I can't comment either way on that one.

[SouthSideRyan]

The Pac-10 is really really good.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

 

yeah, if you call that one intentional, then every foul in that situation inside of 1:30 should be called intentional.

 

The Stanford player was clearly past the UCLA player and he reached out for the jersey and made no attempt for the ball. That's an intentional foul.

 

And either way, when you blow a 17 point lead, you don't really deserve to win the game.

He just missed the ball by about the foot. He only made contact with the arm and then the jersey after going for the ball. It was a pretty bad call.

 

There were certainly some head scratchers. Aside from the kick called against UCLA that only hit a Stanford player's butt, the biggest head scratcher was definitely the double foul against Mbah a Moute. You don't see that too often.

 

I didn't see the double foul so I can't comment either way on that one.

 

No one saw it

 

Still haven't heard an explanation for it.

[illiniguy]

An intentional foul? BS. That ranks up there with the magical Luc Richard gets two fouls called on him during a timeout earlier in the game. Screw these refs.

 

yeah, if you call that one intentional, then every foul in that situation inside of 1:30 should be called intentional.

 

The Stanford player was clearly past the UCLA player and he reached out for the jersey and made no attempt for the ball. That's an intentional foul.

 

And either way, when you blow a 17 point lead, you don't really deserve to win the game.

He just missed the ball by about the foot. He only made contact with the arm and then the jersey after going for the ball. It was a pretty bad call.

 

There were certainly some head scratchers. Aside from the kick called against UCLA that only hit a Stanford player's butt, the biggest head scratcher was definitely the double foul against Mbah a Moute. You don't see that too often.

 

I didn't see the double foul so I can't comment either way on that one.

 

No one saw it

 

Still haven't heard an explanation for it.

How did you guys lose that game? You were killing them when I left for work. I am so impressed with Afflalo.(sp)? I had no idea he was that good, I mean I knew he was good, but he is gonna be a great pro type good.

[illiniguy]

Illiniguy...please read the followng before you make any judgments from afar:

 

From the IndyStar

 

have been trying to reach Eli Holman this week but he has been inundated with phone calls. And so when I did talk to his high school coach, he suggested that I email him a few questions and that he would pass them on to Eli and ask him to get back to me that way. So last night I exchanged emails with Eli and this is what he had to say:

 

(How disappointing is it to be that close to getting to finish your high school basketball career, and then have this kind of setback?)

 

“This whole situation has been very disappointing because I love the game and wanted to play with my team and help them win. But I don't see it as a setback. It is something that you have to be strong through, show toughness. In life you are going to go through things that are difficult. The things I have been through are hard but it could be worse. I feel lucky that the bullet just grazed me. I am thankful that I will graduate and be at Indiana.''

 

(Indiana basketball fans are curious as to what they should expect from a player who basically didn't play his final two seasons of high school basketball. What kinds of things have you been doing to stay in basketball shape, and how will not having played in two years affect your ability to come in and do well at IU?

 

"They should expect a hungry and determined player. I didn’t play last year and led ABCD camp in blocked shots and rebounding. I competed and held my own against some of the top players in the country. That gave me confidence to know that I can play. As far as workouts it is intense .I work 3 to 4 hours a day. A lot of strength training and conditioning, and skill stuff. I have a trainer, and it is intense. I take about 400 shots a day, everything is tracked and charted; I do Mikan Drills with a Medicine Ball; big man drills, and just a lot of stuff to get me used to the physical nature of the Big 10. I also play pickup games against top competition. These guys are ex college and pro guys that played overseas and they are physical big and they make it a point to challenge me to get me ready. I feel that I will do well. Coach Sampson preaches defense and that’s what I want to come in and do. Dominate the boards, and just get extra possessions and shots for my teammates. If coach wants me to come in and rebound, defend and set screens, I will do that. I’m a sponge. I just want to learn and win. I don’t care about stats, I can score and I have range, but if it’s not needed then I'll do the little stuff to win.''

 

(How scary was the shooting itself and is it something that has still made you fear for your safety?)

 

"Yeah the shooting is scary. Richmond is a dangerous place and you always have to be on guard. I heard the shots but I've heard gunshots before. It wasn’t until I heard the back glass window explode I knew that I was in danger. I never felt the bullet hit me; I was just concerned about getting out of there and to safety. My friends were with me and I was just like we have to get safe. We were all shocked cause we hadn’t even left the car and just entered the parking lot. I guess the adrenaline was pumping and it wore off and that’s when I felt the burning in my back and noticed I had been shot. As far as safety goes I fear more for my family than myself. It's sobering and real knowing that something like this could happen to you. And after the Terrence Kelly incident were he was a good kid who had a D1 Football Scholarship and was killed, you know that you need a change in environment, and where I stay is too dangerous. Almost everyday someone gets shot. It just so happened I was one of the ones who did. I am just grateful that I have somewhere to go.''

 

Does that sound like a bad kid to you? Its not his fault he is growing up in a very violent environment.

 

Your the one that was showing "class" with that comment.

I actually hope the kid makes it. I read he got shot at and is moving to IU a little early. Living that way is just a crappy thing for anyone to do, but i feel more for the kids who aren't great at basketball, but want to escape that environment.

[Flames24Rulz]

SIU gets Butler for the Bracketbuster game :D

[CubColtPacer]

SIU gets Butler for the Bracketbuster game :D

 

That's going to be an absolutely amazing game.

[Andy]

SIU gets Butler for the Bracketbuster game :D

Thanks for telling us who we're playing, ESPN. Really, means a lot.

 

ND jumps from 22nd to 21st despite losing to St. John's. I keep forgetting that in college basketball, losing one game doesn't necessarily mean you plummet.

[CuseCubFan69]

SIU gets Butler for the Bracketbuster game :D

Thanks for telling us who we're playing, ESPN. Really, means a lot.

 

ND jumps from 22nd to 21st despite losing to St. John's. I keep forgetting that in college basketball, losing one game doesn't necessarily mean you plummet.

 

Especially if you're Arizona.

 

No Mac tonight, do you feel better about your chances?

[HenryBlanco]

SIU gets Butler for the Bracketbuster game :D

 

Congrats on getting a good game, My shockers didnt get so lucky bringing in appalachian state to charles koch arena. :roll:

[Derwood]

is it just me, or is this CBB season going by REALLY fast? Teams have played 20+ games already!

[soccer10k]

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-01/27604546.jpg

 

LA Times[/url]"]USC signee O.J. Mayo faces a two-game suspension after being ejected from a game Friday night involving his Huntington (W.Va.) High team in which he received two technical fouls and reportedly initiated contact with an official.

 

Mayo received one technical foul for taunting after scoring on a breakaway dunk, then a second technical for a verbal confrontation with players from the opposing team.

 

Mayo reportedly followed an official to the scorer's table to dispute the call and made contact, after which the official dropped to the court.

 

...

 

According to West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission rules, a player receiving two technical fouls is subject to a two-game suspension. Huntington next plays Lakewood Artesia on Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.

 

Mayo also faces possible disciplinary action for his contact with the official.

 

I just saw this play and I have to say is that referee went down easier than an Argentinian soccer player. I'm not condoning what Mayo did because he shouldn't have even got close to the referee but there was no need for the ref to flop like that.

[illiniguy]

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-01/27604546.jpg

 

LA Times[/url]"]USC signee O.J. Mayo faces a two-game suspension after being ejected from a game Friday night involving his Huntington (W.Va.) High team in which he received two technical fouls and reportedly initiated contact with an official.

 

Mayo received one technical foul for taunting after scoring on a breakaway dunk, then a second technical for a verbal confrontation with players from the opposing team.

 

Mayo reportedly followed an official to the scorer's table to dispute the call and made contact, after which the official dropped to the court.

 

...

 

According to West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission rules, a player receiving two technical fouls is subject to a two-game suspension. Huntington next plays Lakewood Artesia on Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.

 

Mayo also faces possible disciplinary action for his contact with the official.

 

I just saw this play and I have to say is that referee went down easier than an Argentinian soccer player. I'm not condoning what Mayo did because he shouldn't have even got close to the referee but there was no need for the ref to flop like that.

That was a joke, he didn't even warrant a second T. That ref totally baited him. Guess what Joe Ref in three years he will still be a millionaire and you will still be a bad, petty referee for high school basketball.

[SouthSideRyan]

Another must-win for Illinois tonight. I'm tired of must win games.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Another must-win for Illinois tonight. I'm tired of must win games.

 

Has MSU beaten Illinois in Champaign since the Lon Kruger era?

[illiniguy]

Another must-win for Illinois tonight. I'm tired of must win games.

You might not have anymore if we lose tonight.

[Andy]

ND pounds Syracuse at the Dome 103-91 :D

 

Irish jumped way ahead early, I don't think the lead was under double digits after about the 11 minute mark of the 1st half.

 

Oh, and Rob Kurz - our 2nd best player - was on the bench with an ankle injury.

 

I just got a lot more excited about Notre Dame basketball.

 

All five starters in double figures (Harangody 21, Jackson 19, Carter 18, Falls 16, Hillesland 14). Just for fun Harangody and Hillesland added 13 and 10 boards respectively to post double-doubles.