Buddy suspended for Duke

[DonLightfoot]

I saw it as a flagrant 2 with ejection from this game. Yes, it might have been provoked somewhat, but it was unnecessary. Wish that is what would have happened as we would be in a better position tomorrow. The refs didn't go to the monitor for about two minutes and I don't think we are sure if that is what they were looking at or whether it was a clock issue. I've seen a lot worse with no fouls called or perhaps a flagrant 1, but hard to imagine a one game suspension. Maybe the refs should get the suspension? Unfortunately we will never get a break from any governing body and fear we will be one guard short vs Duke.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Yeah, but JB made it sound like he saw the replay…

EDIT: JB said he did see the play

1:34 mark...

 

[Cuse_NYC]

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Flagrant two is defined as 'excessive' I just can't see the hit being considered 'excessive'. Hopefully it won't result in a suspension.

What planet are some of you on? Now a punch isn’t excessive because it was not a strong punch ? Is the implication that there are acceptable levels of punching opponents with closed fists ?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

If Buddy dribbled the ball off his knee, they'd have an answer right away.

 

[pfister1]

Flagrant two is defined as 'excessive' I just can't see the hit being considered 'excessive'. Hopefully it won't result in a suspension.

A “punch” is automatically considered excessive. The intent associated with a punch makes it excessive. So, if it’s deemed a punch, he’s down for the next game.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

If you heard the whole exchange on the radio, a reporter (who had access to the replays on his phone) asked the question, and JB (who hadn't seen any replays) responded that from what he recalled, it looked inadvertent.

Maybe it was a dif reporter. This was Waters. JB said he saw it twice. And wasn’t referring to 2 different pushes by Wilkes.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Is throwing an elbow as bad as throwing that punch? Guys should be suspended every game.

They unfortunately have these things called rules where they define all this stuff ahead of time

 

[tee1222]

Not for nothing, but the kid should be suspended for world's worst kick. It was like a toe stub that didn't hurt! I mean, if you going to bring it, then bring it.

 

[Jake]

I think they intended to look at it, but I think they changed their mind because I think you can only go back and look after the next dead ball. I think they missed the window to review it.

 

[dasher]

I will say LaPhonso and Seth are trying to make the decision for the ACC.

they are paid to give their opinions and it's not like it's out of left field. having said that, I think espn has made this in to a bit bigger deal than it really was. The ACC will rule whatever they will rule, but it wasn't a life and death kind of thing. the two guys were pretty friendly after the game.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

JB should have pulled a Dino and said "We'll have to review the film".

Does a shot to the gonads count as an upper or lower body injury?

 

[rrlbees]

Is throwing an elbow as bad as throwing that punch? Guys should be suspended every game.

I don’t know how many times over the years I’ve seen guys throw an elbow at the back of a kids head and the refs just don’t see it and nothing comes about it from the league.

 

[orangefog]

What planet are some of you on? Now a punch isn’t excessive because it was not a strong punch ? Is the implication that there are acceptable levels of punching opponents with closed fists ?

Perhaps Wilkes flinched? Has anyone considered that?

 

[AZOrange]

He should be suspended for pretending that was a punch

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Does a shot to the gonads count as an upper or lower body injury?

So this is what happened to Benny???

 

[XC Cuse]

What planet are some of you on? Now a punch isn’t excessive because it was not a strong punch ? Is the implication that there are acceptable levels of punching opponents with closed fists ?

It looked like a hard tap. I know I'm in the minority on this, but a half hearted jab isn't the same as a full on swing. Dumb decision, but there has to be degrees separating this, and a swing.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

I saw it as a flagrant 2 with ejection from this game. Yes, it might have been provoked somewhat, but it was unnecessary. Wish that is what would have happened as we would be in a better position tomorrow. The refs didn't go to the monitor for about two minutes and I don't think we are sure if that is what they were looking at or whether it was a clock issue. I've seen a lot worse with no fouls called or perhaps a flagrant 1, but hard to imagine a one game suspension. Maybe the refs should get the suspension? Unfortunately we will never get a break from any governing body and fear we will be one guard short vs Duke.

I think they intended to look at it, but I think they changed their mind because I think you can only go back and look after the next dead ball. I think they missed the window to review it.

Teddy Tv just wanted more TV time

 

[AZOrange]

Does a shot to the gonads count as an upper or lower body injury?

Middle body

 

[CousCuse]

They unfortunately have these things called rules where they define all this stuff ahead of time

If my sister hit me like that and I acted like guy did, my father would have really punched me.

 

[miamicuse]

How would buddy's punch compare to Juwan Howard's scoop slap attempt?

 

[XC Cuse]

A “punch” is automatically considered excessive. The intent associated with a punch makes it excessive. So, if it’s deemed a punch, he’s down for the next game.

Well that's a bummer. There should be some wiggle room for a light tap.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

It looked like a hard tap. I know I'm in the minority on this, but a half hearted jab isn't the same as a full on swing. Dumb decision, but there has to be degrees separating this, and a swing.

It’s the fact his fist was closed and there was a punching motion. I seriously they are going to adjudicate this based on punch power

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Maybe it was a dif reporter. This was Waters. JB said he saw it twice. And wasn’t referring to 2 different pushes by Wilkes.

I saw that, I edited my post (now with video).

 

[xc84]

What planet are some of you on? Now a punch isn’t excessive because it was not a strong punch ? Is the implication that there are acceptable levels of punching opponents with closed fists ?

it was excessive. flagrant foul. Florida State gets tow shots and the ball.