Shot Blocker

[cbrown]

This is not sour grapes, because in no way do I think TN deserved to win that game today (MSU displayed more effort, intensity, and composure), but I'm always annoyed with how a guy with a rep for blocking shots constantly gets the benefit of the doubt. You can't tell me there wasn't contact on A LOT of Varnado's blocks and altered shots, while TN was called for fouls on most of its contested shots inside. I know the guy's a good shot blocker, but it seems like the refs just assume if he gets part of the ball it's clean. I'd probably feel differently if TN had a guy like that.

 

[AlpineVol]

good point. I agree 100%.

 

[UNAVol89]

I thought the same thing...I guess it's like Kobe and LeBron getting the calls in the NBA sort of thing.

 

[SCSmokey]

State was smart to sit V last part of the 1st half and he showed up in 2nd half. Our guys didn't. MSU deserved to win this one.

 

[OWB]

Thread title should read "Shot Blocker / Flopper"

 

[Bassmanbruno]

Bruce Pearl warned everyone in his pre-game interview that he was getting a lot of blocks and fouling without fouls being called. He was right. It's just retarded.

He had 4 fouls in the first 3 games.

 

[hmhawk]

This is not sour grapes, because in no way do I think TN deserved to win that game today (MSU displayed more effort, intensity, and composure), but I'm always annoyed with how a guy with a rep for blocking shots constantly gets the benefit of the doubt. You can't tell me there wasn't contact on A LOT of Varnado's blocks and altered shots, while TN was called for fouls on most of its contested shots inside. I know the guy's a good shot blocker, but it seems like the refs just assume if he gets part of the ball it's clean. I'd probably feel differently if TN had a guy like that.

Thanks for the post. I figured it was just me.