Dear American Conference

[the Q]

I used to coach High school and always said something that makes it difficult is that the referees are too close to the action. You get a better view from the first few rows of seats. What irritated me the most was a referee that would not run up and down the court.

Basketball with less than 3 refs just isn’t enough.

Schools won’t pay for 3.

 

[ucp990411]

Basketball with less than 3 refs just isn’t enough.

Schools won’t pay for 3.

Things is regular seasons use 2 refs than tournament they go to 3. Big adjustment for them. They defer too much and calls are not made

 

[Stinger92860]

make every reviewable. Why not blow it up. It can’t get any worse for us.

 

[pj]

How many times have we had a game end within a point a two of the spread this year? Are the odds makers just getting really good?

Yes, because the odds makers are using modern computer models like KenPom.com.

If the officials were rigging games, they wouldn't keep them close to the spread -- that risks them failing. They'd give themselves a margin for safety.

 

[whaler11]

How many times have we had a game end within a point a two of the spread this year? Are the odds makers just getting really good?

getting good? they have been good for a long time thats why only a small number of people can win 53% of the time

 

[SugarHillGang]

And while you are at it please upgrade your schedule makers as well.

 

[the Q]

Things is regular seasons use 2 refs than tournament they go to 3. Big adjustment for them. They defer too much and calls are not made

Completely agree.

I know from first hand experience that it’s a challenge and tough to adjust.

 

[upstater]

because it is. especially when you dont do anything BUT cry about referees.

people bitching about referees is worse than the referees. the entire college basketball saturday online was people crying about referees - it the referees are so bad why do any of you non-stop bitch mongers even watch

Yes, there are no posts by me here except about referees....

Says the biggest exaggerator on the board.

 

[whaler11]

Yes, there are no posts by me here except about referees....

Says the biggest exaggerator on the board.

yes the other genre is defending the cheating patriots. rich and compelling

 

[upstater]

yes the other genre is defending the cheating patriots. rich and compelling

You have the thinnest skin, it's unbelievable. AAC refs suck... that is now something lot of people are saying Deny all you want. I'm glad it's being recognized nationally now. But defend these guys to your dying day.

Patriots are a ton better and more successful than whatever slop you root for, by the way. 6 rings. suck it.

 

[whaler11]

You have the thinnest skin, it's unbelievable. AAC refs suck... that is now something lot of people are saying Deny all you want. I'm glad it's being recognized nationally now. But defend these guys to your dying day.

Patriots are a ton better and more successful than whatever slop you root for, by the way. 6 rings. suck it.

all college basketball refs suck.

wow you must be awesome since the football team you like is good. i bet its because of you. you are such a good defender of their cheating they win more.

i bet they have 53 ringzzzzz if not for the refs

 

[UConnFranklin]

This is funny

I have been saying this for years. I think the quality of officiating in the American is far worse than what we were used to in the Big East. I don't want to go the NBE but i do want our officials upgraded.

 

[zls44]

Patriots are a ton better and more successful than whatever slop you root for, by the way. 6 rings. suck it.

Giants fan here, come tell me to my face the Pats are a better organization all-time...you can't, you know it.

 

[HHusky]

Does anyone else get the sense that the refs keep it close for big TV games?(especially national games). The refs could also be getting it from the bookies for helping the spread be exact. They don't have to deliver every game but if it's close to matching the spread often enough, they'll up the odds of hitting the exact spread.

 

[whaler11]

Does anyone else get the sense that the refs keep it close for big TV games?(especially national games). The refs could also be getting it from the bookies for helping the spread be exact. They don't have to deliver every game but if it's close to matching the spread often enough, they'll up the odds of hitting the exact spread.

um what do you think the benefit would be of hitting the exact spread?

 

[upstater]

Giants fan here, come tell me to my face the Pats are a better organization all-time...you can't, you know it.

I'll tell you right now. Patriots have won 6. Let me put it to you in terms Boeheim can understand: 6 > 4.

 

[outlaw]

I'll tell you right now. Patriots have won 6. Let me put it to you in terms Boeheim can understand: 6 > 4.

"all time" is Giants 8 Pats 6, though.

 

[Robertelamin]

I'll tell you right now. Patriots have won 6. Let me put it to you in terms Boeheim can understand: 6 > 4.

So much cheating.

 

[upstater]

"all time" is Giants 8 Pats 6, though.

You guys sound more and more like Orange fans by he minute. 1 as good as 4, Helms trophies, etc.

 

[Palatine]

I'll tell you right now. Patriots have won 6. Let me put it to you in terms Boeheim can understand: 6 > 4.

Giants have won 8 NFL titles. 8 > 6.

 

[upstater]

So much cheating.

Wahh! Wahh! You sound like Gary Williams.

 

[upstater]

Giants have won 8 NFL titles. 8 > 6.

Yes, and the Cuse has Helms trophies.

 

[Robertelamin]

Wahh! Wahh! You sound like Gary Williams.

You sweat like Gary Williams when you hear the word cheating.

 

[zls44]

Yes, and the Cuse has Helms trophies.

Except the NFL played actual championships and the Giants won them.


Hey, why don't the pats have two more?

 

[donyell34]

Giants fan here, come tell me to my face the Pats are a better organization all-time...you can't, you know it.

I just love how the mention of the Patriots puts Giant fans into a meltdown. Been watching since the mid 50's and totally agree about the Giant history and a fine one it is. No problem there but the resistance some have against the Patriots just smacks of sour grapes and much whining and crying. I would say this to you in person, don't know what's up with that.