To every SEC/NCAA official

[FanofUK]

We apologize for the excessive treatment directed towards John Higgins, which, although not personally from me, was clearly overboard. Such actions, while intended to demonstrate our deep commitment to our program, were regrettable. Since that incident, we have consistently found ourselves on the receiving end of unfair officiating in many of our games. While perhaps we may have deserved such treatment in past years, it is unfair to penalize the current players, who are innocent in this regard.

Having John Calipari as our coach seems to exacerbate our situation further, adding insult to injury. Once again, we express our remorse, as many among us would welcome his departure. Therefore, we earnestly request a fair officiating during this postseason. We are not even seeking preferential treatment akin to what Duke or UT might receive; all we ask for is fairness.

These young athletes are good-natured and enjoy each other's company. All we desire is a fair chance for them to compete.

- UK fans (Enhanced with AI)

 

[dynastydreamuk]

well said

 

[rick64]

All I ask from officials is consistency on both ends of the floor. If you're going to call every ticky tack foul or let them play a bit, that's fine by me. But at least be consistent about it.

 

[FanofUK]

I wonder if someone could pull data from the last 6 or 7 years after the John Higgins incident to the previous 6 to 7 years.

Totals fouls for and against. It has to be worse or maybe it is placebo and I have blue tinted glasses.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

The hell you say.

That dude pooped in my chimney.

 

[ruppcat]

We apologize for the excessive treatment directed towards John Higgins, which, although not personally from me, was clearly overboard. Such actions, while intended to demonstrate our deep commitment to our program, were regrettable. Since that incident, we have consistently found ourselves on the receiving end of unfair officiating in many of our games. While perhaps we may have deserved such treatment in past years, it is unfair to penalize the current players, who are innocent in this regard.

Having John Calipari as our coach seems to exacerbate our situation further, adding insult to injury. Once again, we express our remorse, as many among us would welcome his departure. Therefore, we earnestly request a fair officiating during this postseason. We are not even seeking preferential treatment akin to what Duke or UT might receive; all we ask for is fairness.

These young athletes are good-natured and enjoy each other's company. All we desire is a fair chance for them to compete.

- UK fans (Enhanced with AI)

I'd say his calls were what was regrettable.

John Higgins - Officiated Kentucky Games

 

[docholiday51]

I'd say his calls were what was regrettable.

John Higgins - Officiated Kentucky Games

He deserved all that he got from fans ,when you put on a striped shirt it is like putting on a badge. Enforce the law or make the calls without attention to race, economic status or what uniform a team is wearing.

 

[TheDude73]

Some of our fans are just weird. This post is weird.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Dear John Higgins,

GFY Asshole.

 

[docholiday51]

Some of our fans are just weird. This post is weird.

Maybe I am weird, but I've worn both for many years and that is how I see the jobs

 

[CRZ4UK]

We apologize for the excessive treatment directed towards John Higgins, which, although not personally from me, was clearly overboard. Such actions, while intended to demonstrate our deep commitment to our program, were regrettable. Since that incident, we have consistently found ourselves on the receiving end of unfair officiating in many of our games. While perhaps we may have deserved such treatment in past years, it is unfair to penalize the current players, who are innocent in this regard.

Having John Calipari as our coach seems to exacerbate our situation further, adding insult to injury. Once again, we express our remorse, as many among us would welcome his departure. Therefore, we earnestly request a fair officiating during this postseason. We are not even seeking preferential treatment akin to what Duke or UT might receive; all we ask for is fairness.

These young athletes are good-natured and enjoy each other's company. All we desire is a fair chance for them to compete.

- UK fans (Enhanced with AI)

We were getting a terrible whistle before blasting Higgins. Higgins was blasted because of his obvious bias and consistently horrible calls against us. It was all directed by Emmert. He is gone but apparently not forgotten by the officials. We receive the worst whistle in college ball. Bar None.

 

[Greatestalltime]

The UNC game was over the top even for a cheater. I say **ck you John Higgins you s***head mother******.

The fans went as far as they needed to go. I wouldn’t do it…but I understand.

 

[Catfanlou]

The worst thing about Higgins is that he falsely stated that he had received death threats from UK fans obviously in order to gain a PR advantage . The FBI investigated and only came up with several mealy mouth calls which did not approach a death threat . One was “ I hope u get cancer “ another “ I hope you fall off the next roof you work on”
no prosecutor even considered the calls an offense of any type.
IOWs he is the Jussie Smullot (cs? ) of college referees . BUT THE PRESS NEVER CALLED HIM OUT ON HIS FALSE ALLEGATIONS.

 

[RMorris33]

Higgins was involved in some of the biggest "What ifs?" in Cal's tenure here

2011 UConn
2015 Wisconsin
2017 UNC

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

Anyone who tries to claim that referees are mostly impartial never watched Higgins and Adams.

 

[ruppcat]

Higgins was involved in some of the biggest "What ifs?" in Cal's tenure here

2011 UConn
2015 Wisconsin
2017 UNC

After that call in 2011....tell me the dude wasn't on the take.

 

[TTTblue24]

How about remember that no one is paying to see you so don’t make it about you like shows and Adams, call the fouls that happen…..on BOTH ends & not anticipate fouls as well.