High Knees (ESPN Article on Refs)

[BFieldHusky]

Anderson, the Big East official, has earned the nickname "high knees" because of the way he sprints down the floor during games. An X parody account named after him has nearly 15,000 followers.

"I have a little back problem," Anderson told ESPN about his running style. "My chiropractor suggested that because of how my back was, I should [stand up straight] and bring my knees up as high as I possibly can to take pressure off my back."

Anderson's "high knees" popularity is an outlier, though, as reactions toward officials are often far from lighthearted.

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www.espn.com

 

[BGesus4]

Anderson, the Big East official, has earned the nickname "high knees" because of the way he sprints down the floor during games. An X parody account named after him has nearly 15,000 followers.

"I have a little back problem," Anderson told ESPN about his running style. "My chiropractor suggested that because of how my back was, I should [stand up straight] and bring my knees up as high as I possibly can to take pressure off my back."

Anderson's "high knees" popularity is an outlier, though, as reactions toward officials are often far from lighthearted.

Referee Madness: Inside the high-pressure world of NCAA tournament refs

Survive and advance? That's also the reality for the many officials working the NCAA tournament.

www.espn.com

I put the odds on that chiropractor actually existing at 10% max

 

[Stew Crew]

Jeff Anderson is an excellent referee. One of the best. They noted the high knee trot down court in the last game he did.

 

[upstater]

Jeff Anderson is an excellent referee. One of the best. They noted the high knee trot down court in the last game he did.

I will beg to disagree. When it comes to UConn anyway...

 

[TheRealKBuks]

I put the odds on that chiropractor actually existing at 10% max

I can see a chiropracter saying nonsense like that. That is a tough field to evaluate in terms of efficacy. Chiropractic care is beneficial and there are a number quality care providers, but that field is plagued with snake oil salesmen and frauds.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

My wife could not care less about college basketball but she LOVES watching games with high knees.

 

[uconnfan68]

My wife could not care less about college basketball but she LOVES watching games with high knees.

It's beach volleyball, and it's hineys.