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(02-15-2012 08:30 AM)AlphaFlash Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 07:56 AM)axeme Wrote:  . Those were some shrill and desperate comments after the game. He wants to equate Michael standing by his bench and listening (when there was no actual timeout) to a violent brawl? The annual failures of his teams have taken their toll, it appears.

Explain please?

Quote:When Buffalo battled back with a 13-0 run to take a 61-57 lead with 7:16 to play, Porrini answered with 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions. He also got under Buffalo’s skin by staying on the court and standing just outside the Bulls’ huddle as officials checked the video to confirm a 3-pointer by Randal Holt that extended KSU’s lead to 68-63 with 5:23 to play.

An incensed Reggie Witherspoon twice left his huddle to shout in the direction of the KSU bench and Porrini, who had finally worked his way over to the other side of the floor. The Buffalo coach later compared Porrini’s decision to stand in front of the Buffalo bench to the ugly fight between Cincinnati and Xavier in December. KSU officials considered the comparison more than just a bit of an overstatement.

Porrini claimed that the officials did not call a timeout and therefor he thought he was not supposed to leave the floor.

So as Buffalo’s players huddled up, the Flashes’ senior admitted, “I listened. I’ve got ears.”

But KSU’s coaches insisted Porrini never said a word to the Buffalo bench and its players. When Witherspoon kept complaining to the officials throughout the timeout, he and Porrini both ended up getting hit with technical fouls.

To Kent State, the entire situation seemed like a big deal over nothing, but Witherspoon wasn’t ready to let it go in the post-game locker room.

“We had a major incident in college basketball and it just happened to be in this state,” he said. “I think if we are not careful, those kind of things can happen and our sport could turn into the NHL. I commend our staff and our players for being composed, but it’s clearly something that needs to be examined and I’ll have some discussion about it with some people.”

A surprised Senderoff said Witherspoon “is upset because Mike stood outside his huddle. When the officials told him to leave, he left.”

During the timeout, Witherspoon twice left his huddle and walked in the direction of center court, yelling at officials and in the direction of the Kent State bench along the way. But several KSU coaches insisted Porrini never said a word.

“He may have winked,” one witness said.

Record-Pub story.

(02-15-2012 09:22 AM)axeme Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 08:30 AM)AlphaFlash Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 07:56 AM)axeme Wrote:  . Those were some shrill and desperate comments after the game. He wants to equate Michael standing by his bench and listening (when there was no actual timeout) to a violent brawl? The annual failures of his teams have taken their toll, it appears.

Explain please?

Quote:When Buffalo battled back with a 13-0 run to take a 61-57 lead with 7:16 to play, Porrini answered with 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions. He also got under Buffalo’s skin by staying on the court and standing just outside the Bulls’ huddle as officials checked the video to confirm a 3-pointer by Randal Holt that extended KSU’s lead to 68-63 with 5:23 to play.

An incensed Reggie Witherspoon twice left his huddle to shout in the direction of the KSU bench and Porrini, who had finally worked his way over to the other side of the floor. The Buffalo coach later compared Porrini’s decision to stand in front of the Buffalo bench to the ugly fight between Cincinnati and Xavier in December. KSU officials considered the comparison more than just a bit of an overstatement.

Porrini claimed that the officials did not call a timeout and therefor he thought he was not supposed to leave the floor.

So as Buffalo’s players huddled up, the Flashes’ senior admitted, “I listened. I’ve got ears.”

But KSU’s coaches insisted Porrini never said a word to the Buffalo bench and its players. When Witherspoon kept complaining to the officials throughout the timeout, he and Porrini both ended up getting hit with technical fouls.

To Kent State, the entire situation seemed like a big deal over nothing, but Witherspoon wasn’t ready to let it go in the post-game locker room.

“We had a major incident in college basketball and it just happened to be in this state,” he said. “I think if we are not careful, those kind of things can happen and our sport could turn into the NHL. I commend our staff and our players for being composed, but it’s clearly something that needs to be examined and I’ll have some discussion about it with some people.”

A surprised Senderoff said Witherspoon “is upset because Mike stood outside his huddle. When the officials told him to leave, he left.”

During the timeout, Witherspoon twice left his huddle and walked in the direction of center court, yelling at officials and in the direction of the Kent State bench along the way. But several KSU coaches insisted Porrini never said a word.

“He may have winked,” one witness said.

Record-Pub story.

Hindsight 20/20 Coach should have sent one of his teammates over to get him back in the huddle and away from Buffalo. The problem I have with Reggie Witherspoon's comment is that he instead of reacting by walking over to an official or to Mike Porrini and saying "hey, get his/your rear end out of here and lets play basketball" he flew off the handle and ran around like a wild man screaming and yelling.

In the heat of the moment I saw it as gamesmanship on the part of Porrini but looking back it wasn't a good idea and considering the point guard was missing from the huddle a coach probably should have gotten him back to his side ASAP.

The other storyline I would love some insight on was Justin Greene's reaction to whatever the heck was said to him with about 3 minutes left in the first half. There was an odd exchange of claps and looks on the Kent State bench at that point. Whatever the case, the Flashes sure turned it into a positive quickly. Good move on the part of Coach Senderoff and good maturity by the guy we need most.

I just watched it on TV, so defer to those of you at the game. The announcers kept saying that the officials review was a bonus for Witherspoon as he quickly gathered his team to regroup. It wasn't apparent to the STO announcers, or to me, that it was a time out.

How did it look to the fans at the game?

I hate Twitter but it did provide for some interesting comic relief courtesy of Buffalo's assistant men's basketball SID...

"Mitch fouled hard and is still down. Kent fans think its a jump ball. I hate this place."

"MB: They just replayed Porrini's dunk from last years game. Like I said, class operation here."

"MB: The fouls are 7-2 against UB and the Kent fans are LOUDLY complaining. #smh"

"MB: Gaines hits an and one three for Kent, then stares down the UB bench. All class."

Gutsy. Not smart, but gutsy. Given the way things went down at Buffalo earlier, the officials where probably a little more graceful. But it could've gone all bad for us. At least MP has a cool head on hit shoulders.

You know what, I'm glad the opposition hates our place. When I was in my glory days, we where coached to love going to away games. If you can learn to love going into the opposition's place and walk out with a win, then you can defend your home with ease. It is a good Michael Jordan philosophy. Whining about the home fans gets you off your game. I can't wait till UB comes to Kent next year.

Couple of things-
The chairbacks purchased as an anniversary gift for last night's game was almost a very bad present.
I love cocky when it's on our side.
What is not classy about playing a high light from last year's game?

(02-15-2012 10:26 AM)fallsdog Wrote:  Hindsight 20/20 Coach should have sent one of his teammates over to get him back in the huddle and away from Buffalo. The problem I have with Reggie Witherspoon's comment is that he instead of reacting by walking over to an official or to Mike Porrini and saying "hey, get his/your rear end out of here and lets play basketball" he flew off the handle and ran around like a wild man screaming and yelling.

In the heat of the moment I saw it as gamesmanship on the part of Porrini but looking back it wasn't a good idea and considering the point guard was missing from the huddle a coach probably should have gotten him back to his side ASAP.

The other storyline I would love some insight on was Justin Greene's reaction to whatever the heck was said to him with about 3 minutes left in the first half. There was an odd exchange of claps and looks on the Kent State bench at that point. Whatever the case, the Flashes sure turned it into a positive quickly. Good move on the part of Coach Senderoff and good maturity by the guy we need most.

I sit right across form the kent bench. With about 3 mins to go in the first half on a rebound we didnt secure the ball as it went off of Greenes hands off i think and it bounced to Filzen for a 3. Sendy immediately called a 30 and absolutely went off on Justin during the entire timeout. It's the maddest ive ever seen Coach and it reminded me of JC. It proved he was in charge and giving it to our 4th year sr stud proved it. Even the associated AD who was next to me i think was a littel surprised by coach going off. I think it did rattle JG as right before half he was on the bench chirping something and Mincy was calming him down and Coach actually waived his hand towards Greene about whatever was coming out of this mouth. This was a toughness game and one for the first time all season i saw KSU pride and passion in that 2nd half.

Bo Boroski "By the Numbers" in his last three trips to the MAC Center:

- 5 technicals
- 3 coaches' warnings
- 1 ejection

And KSU is 3-0 in those games. =) <3

(02-15-2012 03:53 PM)JimJoyce Wrote:  Bo Boroski "By the Numbers" in his last three trips to the MAC Center:

- 5 technicals
- 3 coaches' warnings
- 1 ejection

And KSU is 3-0 in those games. =) <3

Bo is a nut. I have season tickets behind the KSU bench and am able to see almost everything and can hear a lot. Bo gets way too emotional for a ref. He gets all bug eyed and worked up way too often. If he wasn't so awful (he doesn't have it in for KSU - it goes both ways) it would be humerous to watch. During non-KSU games that he works, I find myself watching HIM more than the game. The man is a drama queen. Even though he is completely wrong on a call, he makes it with such conviction that I really think he is 100% nuts.

(02-15-2012 11:11 AM)JimJoyce Wrote:  I hate Twitter but it did provide for some interesting comic relief courtesy of Buffalo's assistant men's basketball SID...

"Mitch fouled hard and is still down. Kent fans think its a jump ball. I hate this place."

"MB: They just replayed Porrini's dunk from last years game. Like I said, class operation here."

"MB: The fouls are 7-2 against UB and the Kent fans are LOUDLY complaining. #smh"

"MB: Gaines hits an and one three for Kent, then stares down the UB bench. All class."

Nice! What's "classier"? The incidents complained of or the fact that a UB SID was publicly complaining about them? UB deserves its place as the red-headed stepchild of the MAC. My sincerest apologies to any red-headed stepchildren reading this post. You deserve better than to be compared to UB.

Question for those who were there....announced attendance around 2,600....from the TV, (although they did a great job to not use shots showing empty seats) I'm guessing about 1,200, so who is closer? I heard Sendy was not at all happy with the crowd. Who is in charge of attendance these days?

(02-15-2012 10:26 AM)fallsdog Wrote:  Hindsight 20/20 Coach should have sent one of his teammates over to get him back in the huddle and away from Buffalo. The problem I have with Reggie Witherspoon's comment is that he instead of reacting by walking over to an official or to Mike Porrini and saying "hey, get his/your rear end out of here and lets play basketball" he flew off the handle and ran around like a wild man screaming and yelling.

In the heat of the moment I saw it as gamesmanship on the part of Porrini but looking back it wasn't a good idea and considering the point guard was missing from the huddle a coach probably should have gotten him back to his side ASAP.

The other storyline I would love some insight on was Justin Greene's reaction to whatever the heck was said to him with about 3 minutes left in the first half. There was an odd exchange of claps and looks on the Kent State bench at that point. Whatever the case, the Flashes sure turned it into a positive quickly. Good move on the part of Coach Senderoff and good maturity by the guy we need most.

There was A LOT of emotion on the bench during time-outs. From my perspective, most of it was driven by Evans. Several times I observed players talking to him and physically holding him and keeping him in the huddle during time-outs. As there were several instances, I'm not sure if we are talking about the same moment, but there was one time-out where Greene and Evans were both yelling. They never faced off or made eye contact, but it seemed to me as though they were mad at each other. I think it was after Greene turned the ball over when he was doubled and failed to get the ball to Evans. I could be wrong on the specifics, but there was more "energy" during time-outs than usual. Although it wasn't necessarily negative, it was unusual.

(02-15-2012 04:46 PM)DrKahmansense Wrote:  Question for those who were there....announced attendance around 2,600....from the TV, (although they did a great job to not use shots showing empty seats) I'm guessing about 1,200, so who is closer? I heard Sendy was not at all happy with the crowd. Who is in charge of attendance these days?

Porrini made a comment in his post game interview that he was disappointed in the crowd but thankful to those who have and continue to support them. In all fairness, while this was a big game to "real" fans, it was Buffalo in a Tuesday night game. The OU and Akron games will draw well (Akron will sell-out). Lastly, to answer your question, IMO, it is the fans who are in charge of the attendance. Show up or STFU. Unfortunately, IMO, we have one of the worst collective groups of fans in the MAC.

(02-15-2012 04:46 PM)DrKahmansense Wrote:  Question for those who were there....announced attendance around 2,600....from the TV, (although they did a great job to not use shots showing empty seats) I'm guessing about 1,200, so who is closer? I heard Sendy was not at all happy with the crowd. Who is in charge of attendance these days?

I'm bad at numbers but I would estimate 2k plus. Regardless of 1200 or 2600, the numbers were AWFUL. Both student sections were sparsely populated. However, all in attendance were loud and supportive. It would have been a BLAST if the house was full. KSU students remain disinterested despite the basketball program's continuing success.

A number of years ago, I worked with KSU to get more students to attend the MAC tournament. The student representatives and ticket office people that I dealt with were great. As a result, I donated money for half price tickets, t-shirts, limo rides for contest prizes, etc. After several years, however, I gave up as it wasn't making a big difference. I was happy to learn last night, however, that some of the ideas that we generated from the collaboration are still in place; like the free bus trips. Plus, I thought I heard that FREE tickets would be made available to students. This is a great idea and one that OU and UB have always used to out-fan us even though they are hours away from the Q. I hope things improve.

(02-15-2012 05:01 PM)dannyb73 Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 04:46 PM)DrKahmansense Wrote:  Question for those who were there....announced attendance around 2,600....from the TV, (although they did a great job to not use shots showing empty seats) I'm guessing about 1,200, so who is closer? I heard Sendy was not at all happy with the crowd. Who is in charge of attendance these days?

Porrini made a comment in his post game interview that he was disappointed in the crowd but thankful to those who have and continue to support them. In all fairness, while this was a big game to "real" fans, it was Buffalo in a Tuesday night game. The OU and Akron games will draw well (Akron will sell-out). Lastly, to answer your question, IMO, it is the fans who are in charge of the attendance. Show up or STFU. Unfortunately, IMO, we have one of the worst collective groups of fans in the MAC.

It's a bad sign when "grey hairs" out-number students.

(02-15-2012 07:40 AM)FlashFan Wrote:  While I like Reggie Weatherspoon, his constant whining is getting old.

Anyone else feel the same?

Yes! My post from early in the thread: "I get tired of Reggie's constant crying." In my book, he has gone from being one of my favorites to my LEAST favorite MAC coach, which says a lot given the presence of Little Napolean 15 minutes to the west of Kent.

(02-15-2012 07:56 AM)axeme Wrote:  MP got in his head by standing and smiling. Reggie must really be feeling the pressure. Those were some shrill and desperate comments after the game. He wants to equate Michael standing by his bench and listening (when there was no actual timeout) to a violent brawl? The annual failures of his teams have taken their toll, it appears.

This is why I dislike Reggie. It's bad enough that he was involved in the MP incident given that he's the coach, the adult, the one in charge. (Great theatrics from Bo by the way in assessing the Ts. It was worthy of Broadway.) But to offer up that anology and pin them on MP? Are you kidding me!? It was Reggie that had to be restrained. It was Reggie that was acting like an ass. It was Reggie that looked like he was ready to brawl. Maybe he winked after the fact (sounds like spin to me) but he acted like an IDIOT in response to MP's behavior. Send it to the MAC office for review.

I'm calling it: BG takes out Ohio tonight.

(02-15-2012 06:06 PM)AlphaFlash Wrote:  I'm calling it: BG takes out Ohio tonight.

That'd be fine by me. Personally, the game at Stroh Center is the only regular season game left I am apprehensive about.