Bouknight gets the boot

[whosurdaddy2720]

Gotta admit I’m pleasantly surprised by the board’s reaction to this. Half expected the “Bouk has a bad attitude” contingency to fill this thread with words like “embarrassing” and “shameful” and “this why you hardly play”.

 

[98Uconn]

CV was with him too. They were seated courtside together but hoods up/shades on. Knew they were stare but couldn't tell who they were till the half.

 

[whosurdaddy2720]

For the record I thought it was definitely odd but mostly hilarious.

 

[HooperScooper]

Love that he talked to the security guard and the guard was like "I don't see nothing."

 

[Chin Diesel]

Love that he talked to the security guard and the guard was like "I don't see nothing."

Not the a security guard's job. Ref threw him out not Gampel's security.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Who was the guy with James? That wasn't CV was it...

Here's the broadcast version of events:

Chief?

 

[superjohn]

So who is the woman dressed like a Mennonite with Bouknight who left with him, and who is the guy with them?

 

[HooperScooper]

Not the a security guard's job. Ref threw him out not Gampel's security.

Actually it is at games. Do you think the refs follow people they throw out all the way to the door? Since @BigErnMcCracken has experience with this let's ask him who escorted him out the door.

 

[husky429]

So who is the woman dressed like a Mennonite with Bouknight who left with him, and who is the guy with them?

She's been at games for years. I think she's one of the operations people.

She has gotta he 6 ft and strong. Broad could kick most of our asses

 

[Mister P]

So who is the woman dressed like a Mennonite with Bouknight who left with him, and who is the guy with them?

I have seen her at most of UConns games.
She must be in the PR department.

 

[Kolumbo]

Power Move: James Bouknight Sneaks Up To The Student Section After Getting Kicked Out Of His UConn Courtside Seat

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[king conn]

Eh James deserved to be kicked out. He was walking on the court after a dozen warnings. I suspect he planned to get kicked out to get the students riled up

Probably figured since Hurley wouldn't call a timeout he needed to step up.

 

[Hoophound]

Vital was wearing an Army green jacket. Didn’t think he was with Bouk. Thought he was closer to our bench.

 

[RichCTBB]

Epic move by a former student, lifetime Husky. I would've done the same.

 

[3rdbass]

So who is the woman dressed like a Mennonite with Bouknight who left with him, and who is the guy with them?

Ok we know the woman but how about the guy in shades and short dreads?

 

[Hi-Low]

He probably deserved to be kicked by ref since he was constantly on the floor and was warned.....but the move to the Student Section was epic.

No harm no foul in the end and the students around him will have a great story to tell

 

[auror]

Ok we know the woman but how about the guy in shades and short dreads?

Has to be @Abe1

 

[WlfdHusky]

Gotta admit I’m pleasantly surprised by the board’s reaction to this. Half expected the “Bouk has a bad attitude” contingency to fill this thread with words like “embarrassing” and “shameful” and “this why you hardly play”.

Well, I won't disappoint you. I thought it was a punk move by JB. He is immature. It was a bad look. It was not "epic". It was embarrassing. I have been to games that Charles O, Travis Knight. RA, Bazz, have attended - all without issue. No spectator belongs on the court. The ref wasn't a punk. Didn't make it about themselves. Announcers indicated Bouk was warned more than once. It's pretty simple. Would it be epic if Corey Floyd repeatedly wandered onto the court during the game? Or some rando from 15 rows back that wanted to get a good photo or yell at the refs?

 

[EnochRoot]

That cop is a stud, handled it perfectly.

Not the a security guard's job. Ref threw him out not Gampel's security.

It absolutely is a security guard’s job to enforce the removal of a fan who was booted by one of the game’s referees.

It’s all about the chain of command.

My guess is the security guard might face repercussions for refusing to enforce it.

 

[Blue Huskie]

Yeah we know everybody loves Bouk and hates the refs. No big shocker there. But you can't keep walking on the court during a game. If it were anybody else security would have dragged him out of the building. I've never seen a a former player do anything like that before. I don't see why he he couldn't just stay off the court while cheering on his friends. The whole thing was just bizarre.

 

[Viet Vet]

Well, I won't disappoint you. I thought it was a punk move by JB. He is immature. It was a bad look. It was not "epic". It was embarrassing. I have been to games that Charles O, Travis Knight. RA, Bazz, have attended - all without issue. No spectator belongs on the court. The ref wasn't a punk. Didn't make it about themselves. Announcers indicated Bouk was warned more than once. It's pretty simple. Would it be epic if Corey Floyd repeatedly wandered onto the court during the game? Or some rando from 15 rows back that wanted to get a good photo or yell at the refs?

Totally agree. The ref used restraint in giving several warnings. Grow up, Bouknight, your immaturity is wearing thin.

 

[M.S.G.]

I hate to say it but this is just another example in a long line of maturity issues with him. Going back to the incident his freshman year before the season started, the issue with his coach a few weeks ago, this.. Kid seems to think that the rules don't apply to him. I'm a Husky for life and I am a huge fan of James but c'mon.. To say this isn't a recurring issue is just rubbish. Obviously today was a non-issue and it fired up the student section but sheesh Bouk, time to grow up..

 

[Kolumbo]

Very bizarre. And if you google James Bouknight everyone already has the story. Not a good look at all. SI, espn, etc.

I'm wondering if he was saying something to #5 Kunkel as you can see him grinning in the video.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Some refs wanna be the star of the game.

National TV game too. If the game wasn't televised, I highly doubt he gets more than a warning.

 

[Dooooooomed]

Sounds like we need a poll!

 

[UConnSwag11]

Very bizarre. And if you google James Bouknight everyone already has the story. Not a good look at all. SI, espn, etc.

I'm wondering if he was saying something to #5 Kunkel as you can see him grinning in the video.

Love it. Give Bouk Lifetime Courtside seats. He probably was chirping at Kunkel (who is a baller). I love when fans and former players bring the fire. Nothing bad resulted from Bouk getting kicked other than him enjoying the student section

 

[UConnSwag11]

I hate to say it but this is just another example in a long line of maturity issues with him. Going back to the incident his freshman year before the season started, the issue with his coach a few weeks ago, this.. Kid seems to think that the rules don't apply to him. I'm a Husky for life and I am a huge fan of James but c'mon.. To say this isn't a recurring issue is just rubbish. Obviously today was a non-issue and it fired up the student section but sheesh Bouk, time to grow up..

no need to take this to 100. Nothing wrong with Bouk. He didn't yell back at the ref or throw a tantrum. Put his hands up said ok ok, and then left. Taking personal jabs at Bouk over this is comical

 

[Kolumbo]

Love it. Give Bouk Lifetime Courtside seats. He probably was chirping at Kunkel (who is a baller). I love when fans and former players bring the fire. Nothing bad resulted from Bouk getting kicked other than him enjoying the student section

It's one thing for someone like Spike Lee to chirp at NBA players but NBA players chirping at college players, that's really bush league. If that is what was happening.

 

[KingAG]

Vital was wearing an Army green jacket. Didn’t think he was with Bouk. Thought he was closer to our bench.

Vital was near me the entire time.

 

[UConnSwag11]

It's one thing for someone like Spike Lee to chirp at NBA players but NBA players chirping at college players, that's really bush league. If that is what was happening.

True, but Kunkle is older than Bouk. It's not like Bouk is 28 talking crap to him. We also don't know if Kunkle was the one who initiated it