Jay Kinney was ejected last year in the game against Buffalo for less than that.
What the hell were these refs looking at today because it was not this game? I could see that (^) not being a foul if the guy was going to box out Tommy, yet he does not even turn around and that is a elbow straight to the head. I really wish Groce will call these guys out (via press conference, etc.) after he sees the video footage because the refs were only there to collect a paycheck and not to keep order in this game.
edit: elbow, not shoulder
Thanks for posting this. I did not get a good view of this in real time at the Convo. I think my view was screened by the other Ohio player you see shuffling along the sidelines at the back of the screen. At any rate, this certainly looks intentional. I've seen Tommy flop as much as anyone, and this does NOT look like a flop.. Let me also add that most of time he gets in position for legitimate charges and takes the charge. I think if the opposing coaches were up in arms and got the MAC refs to single out Tommy for special treatment that it's primarily unfair to TF because he does get in position correctly most of the time on charges. He assess where the offensive player is going. Gets to that spot. Positions himself. And, then takes a legitimate charge. He should not be singled out for special ref treatment because he is a master at taking a charge. A true flop, yes that shouldn't be called. But, IMHO, most of TF's charge taking last year were not flops but legit. Shame on the MAC office for bowing to the will of loud-mouthed coaches who had players with basketball IQs somewhat less than Tommy's and didn't know how to cope with a talented charge-taker.
Last Edited: 1/22/2011 11:55:38 PM by OhioCatFan