SIAP: Pope says staff is doing indepth study on recent officiating.

[LineSkiCat14]

..and i absolutely love it. This is exactly what I wanted to see. Per "KY Insider" on facebook:

Mark Pope says the staff is doing on in-depth study on the officiating of Kentucky’s first two SEC games

Adds that they have been in correspondence with the SEC about last night’s game to “learn about the whistle.”

“We’re interested in the rules that are being called… The whistle is not going to win or lose us games, but we can use it to our advantage.”

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Not only does this show that the program sees the officiaiting problem, and that they are looking to address it (and possibly change their game play to mirror what's allowed and what isnt).. but it also sends a clear shot to the SEC, in that now they are made aware that teams will be doing their own investigations on officiating

Get your shit right, NCAA

 

[B.B.H.]

..and i absolutely love it. This is exactly what I wanted to see. Per "KY Insider" on facebook:

Mark Pope says the staff is doing on in-depth study on the officiating of Kentucky’s first two SEC games

Adds that they have been in correspondence with the SEC about last night’s game to “learn about the whistle.”

“We’re interested in the rules that are being called… The whistle is not going to win or lose us games, but we can use it to our advantage.”

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Not only does this show that the program sees the officiaiting problem, and that they are looking to address it (and possibly change their game play to mirror what's allowed and what isnt).. but it also sends a clear shot to the SEC, in that now they are made aware that teams will be doing their own investigations on officiating

Get your shit right, NCAA

And that’s how a savvy coach handles this unique situation. I bet you this pays dividends in the long run in terms of the respect Pope gets from the league and the officials. Direct, firm but respectful.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

BTW, if there's any way you can somehow bet the under on Fouls called on UK this weekend, do it. Put the mortgage on it. Kentucky will finish next game with a much more favorable whistle, almost guaranteed.

 

[CastleRubric]

That IS a great statement / approach
Impressive - proud of our coach!

 

[travisbickle]

I don’t know maybe screaming, stomping your feet, violent arm flailing, and mean glares is a better approach. Couple of F bombs for good measure.

 

[docholiday51]

BTW, if there's any way you can somehow bet the under on Fouls called on UK this weekend, do it. Put the mortgage on it. Kentucky will finish next game with a much more favorable whistle, almost guaranteed.

O/U 22.5 FTA by opposing team 36 Just for a frame of reference in the last 2 games UK was called for 45 fouls and the opponent attempted 73 free throws