WSU vs InSt official game thread

[im4wsu]

I've actually been wondering something similar. Since we tend to play elite defense it seems like sometimes we get called for really ticky tack calls that other teams don't get called for. It's almost like we're held to a higher standard and when we have any lapse in judgment we get called for a lame foul.

This theory walks a fine line between healthy conspiracy and aluminum foil hat, though, so take it for what it's worth: not much.

Here are the top 25 teams ranked by Defensive points per possession as of today (source Basketball State). I've ranked them by Fouls per Game and calculated the difference in the rankings. For this purpose, I have considered the teams in the order listed, so the teams tied at #6 are listed as 6,7,and 8 (otherwise the calculation of the "difference) would be way off).

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[jdshock]

Here are the top 25 teams ranked by Defensive points per possession as of today (source Basketball State). I've ranked them by Fouls per Game and calculated the difference in the rankings. For this purpose, I have considered the teams in the order listed, so the teams tied at #6 are listed as 6,7,and 8 (otherwise the calculation of the "difference) would be way off).

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What is your interpretation of this data? Does it suggest that a high positive number in the difference category means a team is called for more fouls on average than comparably talented defensive teams?

I still stand by my conspiracy that we get called for breathing on the opponent. As I sit atop my soap box with my aluminum foil hat, I'm willing to argue that if we swapped jerseys, Kentucky's foul calls would increase and ours would decrease!

[im4wsu]

What is your interpretation of this data? Does it suggest that a high positive number in the difference category means a team is called for more fouls on average than comparably talented defensive teams?

I still stand by my conspiracy that we get called for breathing on the opponent. As I sit atop my soap box with my aluminum foil hat, I'm willing to argue that if we swapped jerseys, Kentucky's foul calls would increase and ours would decrease!

That would be my interpretation. I'm certain most fans feel their team gets screwed, probably even Wisconsin. My biggest gripe is fouls are called by officials that cannot possibly see the action due to players obstructing their view, while there is no movement indicating a desire to call a foul by the official(s) that could see the play. Even with "equally strong/qualified" officials, I'd guess this occurs 4-5 times a game. With a strong official and a weaker official, it may be 9-10 times a game.

Fred constantly gets bumped hard around opponents defending the ball screen and never, ever gets a call, but if Shaq, BushW or RN even touch the dribbler, it is automatically a foul. And I have the feeling that only half of the elbows to Ron's head are every called a foul.