Judas betrayed Jesus. Hitler died a quick death. Ed Hochuli handed victory from the Chargers to the Broncos. To this list of atrocities has been added a new one: Memphis at home over USC in 7 rounds (
Game 3607847).
The Tigers, 3-1 now, took advantage of an incredibly generous call (mixed set in round 4) at the end of the first half, turning an early deficit into a solid lead (breaking his bonus while defending my own). In the second half, the Trojans seemed afraid to get physical on defense (some unfortunate dice), and Memphis put the game away with a series of three's.
"A win's a win," said head coach John Calipari. "I'd like to thank my brother Stu."
In an interesting move, Memphis AD Huntyr Green, known to have a deep interest in the men's basketball program, sent a personal e-mail to all press attending the game. In it, he quotes rules stating that home teams must provide their own referees in non-conference games and that those referees need not be from a third conference, as custom dictates.
Stu "Misspelled" Squiddish, who officiated the game, released the following statement after the game: "I saw what I called, and I called what I saw. Memphis had already recovered from their struggles at the start of the game, and they deserved to wi... Well, I mean, they earned the victory. I did not intentionally favor one team, nor was I paid enou... Aw, screw it... Go Tigers! Thank you, that is all."
"Nobody puts Baby in the corner," senior Robert Dozier shouted while heading into the lockerroom, "and nobody beats a Tiger in its own den."
He said that last week, too.
Next week, he'll say it again.