This season we’ve been impaled by the presence of referees perhaps more than any season in recent memory. That’s not a good thing. Ideally, players, coaches and fans prefer not knowing the referees are even on the court. Too often the referees who frequent Big Ten arenas take center stage, showing up players and coaches alike. The erstwhile Ed Hightower, Ted Valentine and J.D. Collins, whose gesticulations and agendas have been long-endured (particularly by fans of Wisconsin and Michigan State), are emblematic of a workaholic officiating corps that is long overdue for true Conference oversight and overhaul. (more…)
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Zebras on Cialis: Redux
Posted by Hoopraker Editorial Department on February 24th, 2009Loose Balls: February 3
Posted by TD Lawlor on February 3rd, 2009The Big Ten Network has been running a generally well conceived commercial touting the stellar and deep tradition of the Conference. Images of Kevin McHale, Hoosier National Championship banners, and Magic Johnson grace the screen. Then we see Ohio State’s David Lighty lacing up his sneakers with a poster of David Stern and Greg Oden shaking hands in the background. (more…)
Bucky Remembered
Posted by TD Lawlor on March 17th, 2008On Saturday night at St. Elmo’s, venerable referee Ed Hightower commandeered the comfort of Hoopraker’s Table #31. From the chairs occupied by Bruce Weber and his entourage the previous night, over a spicy shrimp cocktail, Hoopraker reflected on having just watched two of the Big Ten’s best play to the cadence of whistles. (more…)