Cat-Griz coverage

[grizzlyjournal]

Note that the Cat steps on Akoh's right/outside foot, with his right/inside foot. The ref who appears in the video to nearest to the play is a weak ref, whom I have noticed being weak multiple times in the past. In the video, Akoh and multiple Griz players are looking up at the video. At the very end of the video, when it stops, there's a good shot of Brint's parents to the left of the players.

Journal, I almost wonder if the Cat players were told to initiate minor contact with Akoh during double teams and when they drove, and then flop. Not that the Cat in this one necessarily flopped. 3 or more of the Akoh's fouls were when Cats drove and seemed to bump Akoh, not vice versa, and then the Cat went down fast.

I don't know, but exactly what you describe happened on Akoh's 1st or 2nd foul and I remember thinking it was a "reverse" kind of flop I'd never seen before. I would like to see someone post a short video of each of Akoh's fouls Saturday; I'd be willing to wager that all 5 were questionable. But that's how it's going to be in the Big Sky, I fear. Actually, Ryan Edwards at Portland State is having some of the same issues as Akoh. I watched part of the SUU-PSU game last week where a SUU guard drove past Edwards, but leaned into him at the last second, fell & got a resulting blocking call on Edwards, who showed similar exasperation as Akoh did.

Most important, going forward: No Griz opponent (so far) has been able to defend Akoh one-on-one. They either have to double him or try a few tricks. In past years, refs usually back off the touch fouls toward the end of the season. No sign of that yet...

My best hope is that the Big Sky will assign their most experienced crews to Missoula this week... and that they have some conscious decision to hire the best-rated crews for the Big Sky tourney.

Several years ago (2006--2012) when when I still actively covered the Griz, it was common knowledge (stuff I overheard) that 2-3 coaches Big Sky actively taught "flopping" tricks, and that other coaches always spoke to the refs about their "concerns" before games. Players and coaches do have reputations with refs. In fact, perhaps the best player I"ve ever seen at drawing "ghost" fouls on hedges was Montana's own Anthony Johnson, who'd get an extra 4-6 freethrows per game because of that.

 

[GrizLA]

Note that the Cat steps on Akoh's right/outside foot, with his right/inside foot. The ref who appears in the video to nearest to the play is a weak ref, whom I have noticed being weak multiple times in the past. In the video, Akoh and multiple Griz players are looking up at the video. At the very end of the video, when it stops, there's a good shot of Brint's parents to the left of the players.

Journal, I almost wonder if the Cat players were told to initiate minor contact with Akoh during double teams and when they drove, and then flop. Not that the Cat in this one necessarily flopped. 3 or more of the Akoh's fouls were when Cats drove and seemed to bump Akoh, not vice versa, and then the Cat went down fast.

I don't know, but exactly what you describe happened on Akoh's 1st or 2nd foul and I remember thinking it was a "reverse" kind of flop I'd never seen before. I would like to see someone post a short video of each of Akoh's fouls Saturday; I'd be willing to wager that all 5 were questionable. But that's how it's going to be in the Big Sky, I fear. Actually, Ryan Edwards at Portland State is having some of the same issues as Akoh. I watched part of the SUU-PSU game last week where a SUU guard drove past Edwards, but leaned into him at the last second, fell & got a resulting blocking call on Edwards, who showed similar exasperation as Akoh did.

Most important, going forward: No Griz opponent (so far) has been able to defend Akoh one-on-one. They either have to double him or try a few tricks. In past years, refs usually back off the touch fouls toward the end of the season. No sign of that yet...

My best hope is that the Big Sky will assign their most experienced crews to Missoula this week... and that they have some conscious decision to hire the best-rated crews for the Big Sky tourney.

Several years ago (2006--2012) when when I still actively covered the Griz, it was common knowledge (stuff I overheard) that 2-3 coaches Big Sky actively taught "flopping" tricks, and that other coaches always spoke to the refs about their "concerns" before games. Players and coaches do have reputations with refs. In fact, perhaps the best player I"ve ever seen at drawing "ghost" fouls on hedges was Montana's own Anthony Johnson, who'd get an extra 4-6 freethrows per game because of that.

While it might be upsetting to many, the "flop" is here to stay. And, I agree, AJ was great at what he did, but Michael Oguine is right out of Kobe Bryant's shadow. He is really at his game when he draws the foul shot at the 3 pt line. Fun to watch (if you are Griz fan). But, all this talk about refs is pissing in the wind. You deal with the hand your dealt. Is there a fan base anywhere that hasn't blamed the referees for a loss or dull game?

 

[AZGrizFan]

...the fouls on jamar were cheap...
...unfortunately for the opposition ...
...no drop off when karl substitutes...
...freshman dude plays with a "tude"...

... ...

:thumb: :clap:

 

[grizzlyjournal]

...the fouls on jamar were cheap...
...unfortunately for the opposition ...
...no drop off when karl substitutes...
...freshman dude plays with a "tude"...

... ...

:thumb: :clap:

One of your best-ever haiku, zen.

 

[fanofzoo]

...the fouls on jamar were cheap...
...unfortunately for the opposition ...
...no drop off when karl substitutes...
...freshman dude plays with a "tude"...

... ...

:thumb: :clap:

One of your best-ever haiku, zen.

Whats the chance of getting him "miked up" for a game. You know you would love to hear it.