Big Sky's Latest Release Regarding Montana

Bengal1 · Post by **Bengal1** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:02 pm

This was posted on the ISU board (not sure if it was copied from somewhere else):

http://thebengalden.proboards34.com/ind ... 1140814476

Ogden, UT: Big Sky Conference Commissioner Doug Fullerton announced today that a foul is tentatively scheduled to be called against Montana sometime in the first half of their men's game with Portland State in Portland on Saturday, February 24, as well as the first half of their women's game against Idaho State on Thursday, March 2.

In a joint press conference with Montana head coaches Larry Krystokawiak and Robin Selvig, and Big Sky Director of Officials Marla Denham, Fullerton said an agreement had been reached for a touch foul to be whistled on as-yet-to-be-determined Griz and Lady Griz player around the 7:00 minute mark during each first half of the two games. The fouls will be whistled near mid-court so as not to be shooting fouls, thereby effecting the score.

"We are very excited to arrange something that hasn't been seen in our conference since 1998, and 1995 on the women's side," said Fullerton. "I want to personally commend both Montana coaches for agreeing to this uncoventional deal. We all know how reluctant they are to allow any calls to go against his team."

Krystokowiak insisted that this move was purely a gesture of generosity aimed at rehabilitating Montana's public image in light of recent controversial events surrounding Montana basketball.

Against Idaho State, Matt Dlouhy was ejected after a foul on ISU's Logan Kinghorn, who suffered a concussion. Montana inadvertently was given the ball after the free throws despite a technical foul and an intentional foul was called on the play. Montana also incorrectly deducted a point against Sacramento State, costing the Hornets a chance to tie the game with 10 seconds left.

"Larry is being a really good sport about this," noted PSU coach Ken Bone. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play them with a foul being called against their squad, and to have it happen here in front of the home crowd will be especially enjoyable for our fans."

ISU women's coach Jon Newlee is also thankful that Robin Selvin has agreed to the foul call. "For Robin to allow to have a foul call on one of his players shows the true character and integrity he has for the game. I can only hope that the foul call doesn't hamper Montana's already legendary defensive posturing with all the flopping and drawn charges."

Denham says that unless unforeseen intimidation happens during the game, that the scheduled foul should occur without a hitch. "It all depends on whether Montana coaches hold up his end of the bargains and promises not to harrass our crew that evening."

Denham and Fullerton also said not to expect any more fouls to be called against the Griz this season, but did not rule out the possibility of another one being called in an exhibition game in November 2006. "Jim O'Day (Montana's AD) told me that Montana men's team is trying to schedule Athletes in Action for a pre-season game next year and we are in discussions about perhaps calling another foul against Montana in that match-up if everyone can come to terms."

The officiating crew for the Montana vs. PSU and Montana vs. ISU game will not be announced publicly prior to the game in order to protect their privacy. Fullerton said he anticipated a media barrage and did not want the referees to be distracted from their big task at hand. "This is a big deal and a momentous occasion for the league. We need our employees to remain focused so that they can complete their jobs in what could end up being a very difficult situation."

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:05 pm

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:20 pm

Now THAT is some funny shiat. LOL!

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:08 pm

But it would actually be on the Griz....everyone knows they don't commit fouls

MaZooLaGriz · Post by **MaZooLaGriz** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:09 pm

Whoever wrote that, should write for Letterman!

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:26 pm

Damn funny!!

UMclassof2002 · Post by **UMclassof2002** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:06 pm

A Bengal posting on the MSU board about the Griz.

Obsession noted!

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:55 pm

UMclassof2002 wrote:A Bengal posting on the MSU board about the Griz.

Obsession noted!

Your obsession with BobcatNation is noted.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:05 pm

I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble but about a week ago on a radio station based out of Washington D.C. some on read this exact same letter over the air only it was originally written about Duke University!

Sorry not original.

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:13 pm

mslacat wrote:I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble but about a week ago on a radio station based out of Washington D.C. some on read this exact same letter over the air only it was originally written about Duke University!

Sorry not original.

The original post stated that it might not be original.

But damn, I sure liked this edited version.

Swilly3224 · Post by **Swilly3224** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:07 pm

ISU sucks

Basketball and football

Funny concept tho

bozbobcat · Post by **bozbobcat** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:23 am

This is funny. I don't see why Bobcats and Bengals can't get along. We both dislike the Griz, right?

GrizinWashington · Post by **GrizinWashington** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:23 am

bozbobcat wrote:This is funny. I don't see why Bobcats and Bengals can't get along. We both dislike the Griz, right?

Everyone dislikes the Griz. It's the curse of greatness.

UMclassof2002 · Post by **UMclassof2002** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:23 am

GOKATS wrote:
UMclassof2002 wrote:A Bengal posting on the MSU board about the Griz.

Obsession noted!
Your obsession with BobcatNation is noted.

Weak.