Oh oh... Uconn better get ready for "The Look"

[OneTrickPony]

I like this look...

 

[AndyCT]

Right. And the more this becomes a 'public issue,' the more watchful and careful officials will be when making these calls. If everyone is going to be on watch for the tricks, the more their effectiveness drops. Officials should already know the tricks, but if the public also knows what to look for, then officials have to be more vigilant to avoid getting painted as dupes.

So, who makes these things public issues? The media. Particularly TV media. So come on, ESPN, this is a great angle. Get on it. You can't rely on '3 to C' anymore, so let's go with this one.

The problem is after the Louisville "game" and it’s aftermath, now that there's been some time to digest it, there will likely be pressure to call the game tighter and that may well work against UConn depending on how well Notre Dame sells their act.

 

[CCinCT]

The problem is after the Louisville "game" and it’s aftermath, now that there's been some time to digest it, there will likely be pressure to call the game tighter and that may well work against UConn depending on how well Notre Dame sells their act.

Dee Kantner is sold already.

 

[formerlurker]

I think we have some pretty intimidating looks too. For example:

 

[huskyharry]

It's not just Achonwa, but she has mastered the flop. As Achonwa mentioned, ND does not have a shot-blocker in the post and its interior defense relies a lot on drawing charges when opposing guards are able to penetrate in the lane. It's a strategy that's worked pretty well. Opposing players need to recognize it and pull up for the short jumper.

In the Big East Tournament Final, Jewel Loyd flopped wildly to draw two offensive fouls on KML when KML was trying to establish position...disgusting tactics from ND. Hopefully, the zebras will call a fair game and not be fooled on Sunday!

 

[pap49cba]

I don't think there can be any doubt they are taught this tactic and practice it. It is the one thing I dislike about Muffet and her merry maids.

 

[toadfoot]

I don't think there can be any doubt they are taught this tactic and practice it. It is the one thing I dislike about Muffet and her merry maids.

I've often thought there should be a rule that gives officials the ability to call a foul on a player that has been deemed to 'flop'. Players would be much more reluctant to take a dive once the 'flop' foul had been called on them a few times.