Davante Out For Louisville?

[TallTitan34]

Unless the foul is downgraded right?

[ATLmarquettefan]

Correct

[JTBMU7]

Sounds like it isn't automatic unless it was fighting. So he should be ok.

[skianth16]

What goes into consideration for downgrading the foul? It seems kind of strange that D's elbow to the USF player's head will have the same consequences as the moron from ECU throwing two punches to the UTEP player's face last night.

[RideMyBuycks]

I'm hoping they really review the "intent" word in the rule book.

[Jay Bee]

NCAA Rules: There is no suspension for a flagrant 2, only fighting.

Don't know if the conference has some strange rules on behavior... but, he should be fine per NCAA rules.

[muwarrior97]

well that sucks says my 5yr old

[mu_hilltopper]

@mikebroeker: It is incorrect to assume Gardner play will result in suspension. Video will be reviewed by conference office. #mubb

[nyg]

I actually believe it is an intent issue, as someone else mentioned.  If he threw a punch or elbow to intentionally injure another player.  That elbow was just during course of play.

[ATLmarquettefan]

I stand corrected

[ZiggysFryBoy]

#freeDavante

[Aughnanure]

NCAA Rules: There is no suspension for a flagrant 2, only fighting.

Don't know if the conference has some strange rules on behavior... but, he should be fine per NCAA rules.

Thank God.

[MileHigh]

I think the slow-mo replay made it look a lot worse than in real time.

[klyrish]

I think the slow-mo replay made it look a lot worse than in real time.

Definitely. Chappelle Show covered this in detail ~9 years ago. Everything looks better/more ridiculous in slow-motion.

[JTBMU7]

The fact that it came after the whistle was why it warranted at 2. I can't imagine that it will get him a suspension for Sunday, but he clearly ripped his elbow into the dudes face after the whistle, so if you go by the letter of the law, there is a chance he could get held out. It's a conference decision though, not NCAA.

[murphmurphy]

If you watch the replay of the elbowing closely, Devante swung his elbow 3 times.  He grazed the SF player with the 1st elbow swung to the rear and the SF player did not flinch.  He then swung it forward and did not hit the SF player.  Then he swung the elbow to the rear again and did not hit the SF player but the SF player flopped like a sack of dog dung.  If you looked closely at the SF player after the incident there was no blood and during the rest of the game there was no swelling.  I guarantee that if Devante had connected with a solid elbow there would have been some obvious evidence.  It was an over reaction by the officials if you ask me.

[Oldgym]

#freeDavante

+1

[onepost]

Proud to say that my obnoxious ass was the one who started the "Free Davante" chant. A real shining moment in my Fanatics career.

[Oldgym]

Proud to say that my obnoxious ass was the one who started the "Free Davante" chant. A real shining moment in my Fanatics career.

Respect to your obnoxious ass.  I laughed mine off when I finally figured out what you guys were shouting.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

Sounds like it isn't automatic unless it was fighting. So he should be ok.

AU-TO-MA-TIC

[TallTitan34]

Does anyone have video?  They didn't show a replay at the BC?

[Warrior]

I had a great view from my seat and Davante should be playing at Louisville on Sunday.

[muhoosier260]

Sounds like it isn't automatic unless it was fighting. So he should be ok.

you omitted the emphasis on "automatic", bro

[esotericmindguy]

I had a great view from my seat and Davante should be playing at Louisville on Sunday.

Did you see the replay? I wouldn't bet on him playing Sunday.

[GGGG]

If you watch the replay of the elbowing closely, Devante swung his elbow 3 times.  He grazed the SF player with the 1st elbow swung to the rear and the SF player did not flinch.  He then swung it forward and did not hit the SF player.  Then he swung the elbow to the rear again and did not hit the SF player but the SF player flopped like a sack of dog dung.  If you looked closely at the SF player after the incident there was no blood and during the rest of the game there was no swelling.  I guarantee that if Devante had connected with a solid elbow there would have been some obvious evidence.  It was an over reaction by the officials if you ask me.

What?  It was a completely warranted call.  The rule was written specifically to prevent players from doing what Davante did.