Higgins

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

I wish Higgy would ref games in the Valley as he does in the Final Four.

[pinstripers]

I no longer care how he refs games in the Valley.

[WheatShock]

I wish Higgy would ref games in the Valley as he does in the Final Four.

I didn't notice anything different from the way he normally calls a game today.

I just hope Janssen and Steed don't do AAC games.

[AZ Shocker]

Janssen did the womens final four.

[Perezident]

Prez,
Here is your invite to come to camp with yours truly this summer and let you see me what you are made of.
If you are half as good at the profession as you think you are are, you will be twice as good at the profession as you really are at the end of camp.

I've seen at least 100 times on the face of those who thought they know whats its all about vs those who finally find out what its really all about once they don the stripes and actually try to blow the whistle and make the right call.

Just let me know when you are ready to pluck down $500.00 for the chance to try and learn how to make the right call.

That is all.

Oh wait, officiating is difficult!? In that case nevermind, we should just accept crappy officiating.

First off, I never said or implied that officiating was easy nor that I was capable of doing it. What I DID say/imply was that the NCAA rakes in piles of money and should be expected to train and pay and schedule (and discipline when necessary) officials adequately, such that they are able to perform at the highest level. At all levels below D1, I get it, officiating is tough and they're often volunteers or paid very little, etc etc. This logic does not apply to D1 NCAA basketball, where the resources are there but simply not being put to good use.

[wu_shizzle]

Higgins would have been an upgrade to that mess yesterday.

[shockerfanmas]

Oh wait, officiating is difficult!? In that case nevermind, we should just accept crappy officiating.

First off, I never said or implied that officiating was easy nor that I was capable of doing it. What I DID say/imply was that the NCAA rakes in piles of money and should be expected to train and pay and schedule (and discipline when necessary) officials adequately, such that they are able to perform at the highest level. At all levels below D1, I get it, officiating is tough and they're often volunteers or paid very little, etc etc. This logic does not apply to D1 NCAA basketball, where the resources are there but simply not being put to good use.

Problem is, unless you've actually officiated before, you really have no clue what is a right call and what isn't. I would contend that conference assignors and the supervisor of officials would severely disagree with you and all the others that are on here bitching about the officiating, because these guys continue to work the NCAA Tournament and the big games. So our opinions really don't matter. If the NCAA thought there was a problem with the officiating, I'm sure they would take more measures. Just because 99.9% of the fans think there is a problem, does not mean there is.

[tgcshock]

Problem is, unless you've actually officiated before, you really have no clue what is a right call and what isn't. I would contend that conference assignors and the supervisor of officials would severely disagree with you and all the others that are on here bitching about the officiating, because these guys continue to work the NCAA Tournament and the big games. So our opinions really don't matter. If the NCAA thought there was a problem with the officiating, I'm sure they would take more measures. Just because 99.9% of the fans think there is a problem, does not mean there is.

You may be right. On the other hand the NCAA is supposed to know how to seed teams for the tournament and we all know how that has gone. :)

[WuDrWu]

Ridiculous.

Still would like an appreciative response from ShockerNation the next time Higgy has one of our games, assuming he chooses to return to officiating.

[shock]

I hope Gregg calls him.

[Heinro]

Ridiculous.

Still would like an appreciative response from ShockerNation the next time Higgy has one of our games, assuming he chooses to return to officiating.

Thanks for the article. Feel bad for Higgins.

Unbelievable Kentucky and Cal's response, a short paragraph response to the lunacy of their fan base. Cal could have at least reached out to Higgins. What an absolute chicken $hit way to handle it by both Kentucky and Cal.

[Shocker Mama]

Ridiculous.

Still would like an appreciative response from ShockerNation the next time Higgy has one of our games, assuming he chooses to return to officiating.

I agree.

[WstateU]

I hope Gregg calls him.

I hope Gregg already called him.

[ShockerPhi]

Thanks for the article. Feel bad for Higgins.

Unbelievable Kentucky and Cal's response, a short paragraph response to the lunacy of their fan base. Cal could have at least reached out to Higgins. What an absolute chicken $hit way to handle it by both Kentucky and Cal.

They did have a response? I haven't seen it. Would you mind sharing?

[DwShock]

I'm not always a big fan of Higgins but that went to far. Threatening a guys business and family is rediculous.