And the Oscar goes to......

[plimnko]

this has to be the flop of the century. If it had been Allen, ESPN would have stopped the game to talk about it. I can't believe the refs bought it.


https://247sports.com/Bolt/WATCH-The...tate-111209693

[weezie]

Cheap and foolish. Just like those uniforms.

[cspan37421]

cheap and foolish. Just like those **DIPLOMAS**

ftfy.

[Owen Meany]

Its worth noting that not only did Pinson crumple to the floor - he also continued to lay on the floor acting injured as the game continued. Play was eventually stopped to check on Pinson. There was no contact. Unfortunately, the officials did not see the clear space between Pinson's head and the MSU player's elbow on the small replay monitors that they use. They should have, however, noticed that Pinson's head did not move at all as the elbow went past, and that he only snapped back after the player was well clear of him.

There are a couple of opposing fans that have visited this board on numerous occasions feeling the need to share their feelings that Allen (or Tyus Jones, etc, etc) exaggerate contact to sale calls, and that they find it unsportsman-like. Curiously, they haven't felt as compelled to comment on the actions of Pinson who not only faked a foul on no contact, but faked injury resulting in a flagrant foul for the MSU player and an 8-0 unc run that put them back in the game.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Brutal. But nothing compares to PJ’s flop against the Spurs...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kQA7wjWw0jM

But, sure, go and claim the high ground, Cheaters. Since that’s what cheaters do.

[dudog84]

Look, perhaps we're being too harsh. Maybe we should be glad that they're teaching them SOMETHING over there.

[OldPhiKap]

Its worth noting that not only did Pinson crumple to the floor - he also continued to lay on the floor acting injured as the game continued. Play was eventually stopped to check on Pinson. There was no contact. Unfortunately, the officials did not see the clear space between Pinson's head and the MSU player's elbow on the small replay monitors that they use. They should have, however, noticed that Pinson's head did not move at all as the elbow went past, and that he only snapped back after the player was well clear of him.

There are a couple of opposing fans that have visited this board on numerous occasions feeling the need to share their feelings that Allen (or Tyus Jones, etc, etc) exaggerate contact to sale calls, and that they find it unsportsman-like. Curiously, they haven't felt as compelled to comment on the actions of Pinson who not only faked a foul on no contact, but faked injury resulting in a flagrant foul for the MSU player and an 8-0 unc run that put them back in the game.

Personally I would be happy if posters like that stayed under their bridges and did not post at all.

[UrinalCake]

The camera angle on the video in the above link makes it hard to see. During the game they showed a different camera angle where there is clearly a gap between the MSU player’s elbow and Pinson’s face. Also right after the play they showed closeups of Pinson on the bench and his face looked 100% fine.

Pinson has a reputation as a solid defender and will get the benefit of calls. I’m wondering why he would waste this Emmy-winning performance in a game in which they were getting blown out and had little chance of winning. Why not save it for a situation that matters?

[ChillinDuke]

The camera angle on the video in the above link makes it hard to see. During the game they showed a different camera angle where there is clearly a gap between the MSU player’s elbow and Pinson’s face. Also right after the play they showed closeups of Pinson on the bench and his face looked 100% fine.

Pinson has a reputation as a solid defender and will get the benefit of calls. I’m wondering why he would waste this Emmy-winning performance in a game in which they were getting blown out and had little chance of winning. Why not save it for a situation that matters?

In addition to Pinson's face looking totally fine, at the risk of saying something equally obvious, why would an elbow across the face cause the head to snap backward? Isn't that a dead giveaway?

- Chillin

[left_hook_lacey]

Its worth noting that not only did Pinson crumple to the floor - he also continued to lay on the floor acting injured as the game continued. Play was eventually stopped to check on Pinson. There was no contact. Unfortunately, the officials did not see the clear space between Pinson's head and the MSU player's elbow on the small replay monitors that they use. They should have, however, noticed that Pinson's head did not move at all as the elbow went past, and that he only snapped back after the player was well clear of him.

There are a couple of opposing fans that have visited this board on numerous occasions feeling the need to share their feelings that Allen (or Tyus Jones, etc, etc) exaggerate contact to sale calls, and that they find it unsportsman-like. Curiously, they haven't felt as compelled to comment on the actions of Pinson who not only faked a foul on no contact, but faked injury resulting in a flagrant foul for the MSU player and an 8-0 unc run that put them back in the game.

Maybe soccer was Pinson's first sport? Hard to break old habits.

[PackMan97]

Its worth noting that not only did Pinson crumple to the floor - he also continued to lay on the floor acting injured as the game continued. Play was eventually stopped to check on Pinson.

The fact that Carolina did not keep Pinson out of the game any length of time to investigate a probably concussion tells us all we need to know:

A. Carolina cheats
B. Carolina doesn't care about their athlets
C. Both A and B

Choose wisely.