Flip fell down and Duke was about to face 5 vs 4. He had to slow that guy down and it is the straightforward thing to do in Flip's condition. I fall, you fall.The kid jumped over him. Was it a trip? Probably. He fell over him, lost his balance and hit the floor. Suspension worthy? Who knows. And in the end i really could care less to be honest.
The cope is insane. They’re both stupid awful decisions that deserve suspensionsOn some levels what Filipowski did was worse than what BuddyB did. Filipowski could've potentially injured Ingram's wrist/hand/leg, at most Buddy's punch maybe gave the Louisville player a sore tummy for a few hours if not minutes.
Injuries are one of the two reasons why you can't tolerate that stuff. The other reason is the possibility of escalation.
And Buddy admitted he threw a punch, he didn't say he flinched or made up some other story. Filipowski will probably never admit he intentionally tripped Ingram.
And if the ACC does nothing they're worse than him.
The only way to make the NCAA Tournament is to win the ACC championship. Much easier if Flip ain’t playing.Selfish Syracuse fan counter point...
We should want Flip to play because the only way we get even on the bubble is beating them and UNC, full strength. Yes, I know its tougher (prob impossible), but that's the realistic spot we're in.
Both were cheap and I mean what was Buddy going to say - I inadvertently balled my fist and punched a guy?On some levels what Filipowski did was worse than what BuddyB did. Filipowski could've potentially injured Ingram's wrist/hand/leg, at most Buddy's punch maybe gave the Louisville player a sore tummy for a few hours if not minutes.
Injuries are one of the two reasons why you can't tolerate that stuff. The other reason is the possibility of escalation.
And Buddy admitted he threw a punch, he didn't say he flinched or made up some other story. Filipowski will probably never admit he intentionally tripped Ingram.
And if the ACC does nothing they're worse than him.
So what’s the call then? An instinct play to use a player to get back up that’s bang bang should be a common foul and then the blatant trip should be what? Not sure how Ingram’s play in any way minimizes Filipowskis much more deviant play.
It’s a stupid play by Filipowski and I guess you could argue a loose ball foul on Ingram at the most.
So wouldn’t that be a foul?
If any stripe actually saw it a play on. The alternative is 5 minutes at the video monitor.
But I think it's time I move on from this one
There should be no question about it. Blatant trip, no suspension is direct admission of two sets of rules in the ACC.If Buddy was suspended two years ago he should be too. This was an incredibly dirty play.
I think they’re hoping it will fade and they don’t have to address it.I want to know what is taking so long? They want to wait until the see who Duke is playing before they make a decison!?
ACC will make an announcement that Flip will be suspended for the first game of the Summer NBA season.
On some levels what Filipowski did was worse than what BuddyB did. Filipowski could've potentially injured Ingram's wrist/hand/leg, at most Buddy's punch maybe gave the Louisville player a sore tummy for a few hours if not minutes.
Injuries are one of the two reasons why you can't tolerate that stuff. The other reason is the possibility of escalation.
And Buddy admitted he threw a punch, he didn't say he flinched or made up some other story. Filipowski will probably never admit he intentionally tripped Ingram.
And if the ACC does nothing they're worse than him.
The provincialism of the ACC is contributing to why its so unstable - The Big Ten/SEC would be going after targets regardless, but the reality of the ACC is all but four schools mostly hate the conference and would rather be away from the Carolina mafia if there was any other option. Its part of why I so badly want UNC to go to the Big Ten - I don't think they are prepared for the reaction they will get the first time they tell Ohio St and Michigan "well, here's what we're thinking..."Buddy should have been suspended and was.
Flip should be suspended. Should have just admitted to it. But probably won't be (just a guess, but maybe they'll surprise me).
This is a southern conference that thought a big deal was moving HQ from G'boro to CLT. This is what we deal with.
Buddy should have been suspended and was.
Flip should be suspended. Should have just admitted to it. But probably won't be (just a guess, but maybe they'll surprise me).
This is a southern conference that thought a big deal was moving HQ from G'boro to CLT. This is what we deal with.
Everything about this league is a joke. The trip is being covered by every major news outlet.Buddy should have been suspended and was.
Flip should be suspended. Should have just admitted to it. But probably won't be (just a guess, but maybe they'll surprise me).
This is a southern conference that thought a big deal was moving HQ from G'boro to CLT. This is what we deal with.