This whole not calling fouls on Stokes thing is getting out of hand

[omghulkhands]

I mean, seriously. I'm not usually one to complain about these types of things, but it has become a perpetual issue with Stokes.

I don't know if he needs to try to sell the fouls a little more, if refs aren't prone to calling fouls on him because most of his shots come from finesse moves and footwork rather than raw strength (which is where his rebounds come from), but something has to give. Stokes should complain to the media, Martin should complain, the local media should complain. The SEC needs to be on notice.

 

[omghulkhands]

I should probably be more clear. Stokes gets fouled A LOT and it doesn't get called.

 

[JACK8254]

I should probably be more clear. Stokes gets fouled A LOT and it doesn't get called.

u r 100 percent correct. He has been hammered today and there is no whistle. I think he is getting irritated and I can see why.

 

[Spartacavolus]

I hardly ever say anything about the refs, but this game on stokes has been nuts. He's so big they bounce off him but its basketball and body contact going up is a foul.

 

[Ace]

I would rather let them play though than have the refs call it really close. I do not want Stokes in foul trouble. He gets in his shots too.

 

[omghulkhands]

I would rather let them play though than have the refs call it really close. I do not want Stokes in foul trouble. He gets in his shots too.

I am all about letting the players play, but my problem is the consistency. In games where Stokes is getting hacked with no calls, players on both ends of the floor not named Jarnell are picking up tic-tac fouls all over the place.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I hardly ever say anything about the refs, but this game on stokes has been nuts. He's so big they bounce off him but its basketball and body contact going up is a foul.

Martin went to the league office last year about this, he said that because he's so big and strong they don't call the same contact guys like AJ Davis might get called against them.

 

[Brentwoodvolfan]

Martin went to the league office last year about this, he said that because he's so big and strong they don't call the same contact guys like AJ Davis might get called against them.

Also said he was big so let him play big!!! I'd let him get bumped some if it keeps them from calling them on him!!

 

[YankeeVol]

He gets fouled a ton. He barely get called it seems

 

[omghulkhands]

Martin went to the league office last year about this, he said that because he's so big and strong they don't call the same contact guys like AJ Davis might get called against them.

dumbest thing I have ever heard.

 

[CAVol]

dumbest thing I have ever heard.

Accurate don't you think? Stokes hardly ever gets body contact fouls.

 

[YankeeVol]

dumbest thing I have ever heard.

You obviously don't visit VN enough

 

[bleedingTNorange]

dumbest thing I have ever heard.

Which part?

 

[kyvol98]

Martin went to the league office last year about this, he said that because he's so big and strong they don't call the same contact guys like AJ Davis might get called against them.

CCM said that last year, about a player not even on his roster? (using AJ Davis as a comparison)

 

[bleedingTNorange]

CCM said that last year, about a player not even on his roster? (using AJ Davis as a comparison)

The AJD part was me making a comparison, but that's what he went to the league about. Sorry, I should've been more clear.

 

[armchair]

It is Martin's job to enlighten the officials.

 

[omghulkhands]

Which part?

The idea that "oh, he is bigger and stronger so the rules apply to him differently".

 

[bleedingTNorange]

The idea that "oh, he is bigger and stronger so the rules apply to him differently".

Oh I agree, but it's clear from watching how refs call it that it's true.

 

[iKrager]

The idea that "oh, he is bigger and stronger so the rules apply to him differently".

Shouldn't be too surprising. The NCAA is about as inconsistent as possible.

 

[1985Vols]

I am all about letting the players play, but my problem is the consistency. In games where Stokes is getting hacked with no calls, players on both ends of the floor not named Jarnell are picking up tic-tac fouls all over the place.

This. Drives me nuts. Stokes first foul today he hardly touched the guy. Opposite end of the court he gets hammered and no call. Ridiculous!

 

[CagleMtnVol]

It is Martin's job to enlighten the officials.

They can't hear him! :clapping:

 

[Lefteye]

I should probably be more clear. Stokes gets fouled A LOT and it doesn't get called.

Lol thread

 

[LibertyVolance]

This. Drives me nuts. Stokes first foul today he hardly touched the guy. Opposite end of the court he gets hammered and no call. Ridiculous!

By gosh, it may very well be time for us to start charging onto the court and see if we can get somebody's attention.

 

[HBCButch]

I mean, seriously. I'm not usually one to complain about these types of things, but it has become a perpetual issue with Stokes.

I don't know if he needs to try to sell the fouls a little more, if refs aren't prone to calling fouls on him because most of his shots come from finesse moves and footwork rather than raw strength (which is where his rebounds come from), but something has to give. Stokes should complain to the media, Martin should complain, the local media should complain. The SEC needs to be on notice.

Shaq syndrome