Quote from: LarryBasketball33 on February 26, 2012, 07:15:55 AM"Loko" was correct about the impact the refs had in key parts of the game. I was filming under the Wes hoop during each half. It was clear that substantial contact was being allowed by the Panthers in the paint. The 24 fouls against the Cards indicates the refs did not miss much on the other end of the floor. The fouls dampened the run in the 2nd half when Wes cut the lead to 6 points for a 4 minute period.Quote from: OchoLoko41 on February 25, 2012, 09:32:17 PMWesleyan did not have enough guys who were able to step up during key runs by Middlebury.
Some REAL questionable calls from the refs,
I think "Larry" called it about right that the depth of Middlebury was the key element last night. The bench kept providing the Panthers more and more support in the 2nd half. The depth of Midd and the run of 3-point shots late in 1H that set the outcome. The speed that Midd got down the floor and got off the 3-point shots was impressive.
Wesleyan has had a fantastic year and I am holding out hope for an at large bid to keep the season going. Their improvement from 9th in 2011 to 3rd in 2012 speaks to not only of a strong set of veterans + new recruits, but equally important was superior leadership. I see Reilly as the clear COY.
One final comment for Amh63. It seems to be politically incorrect if you DON'T hold a monolithic view on "fanhood". Well maybe I am the one who is off base (would not be the first time). Chocolate was my favorite ice cream growing up (even when I went to Middlebury), but thank God for Ben & Jerry. Today I am a big "Chunky Monkey" fan, but a few years ago it was "Cherry Garcia". But one thing I know for sure; today I am going to have a large bowl of Vermont made chocolate.
