Sho_Nuff82
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What are we teaching our kids?
TL;DR, both coaches were trying to rest their players due to tough scheduling, so they mutually decided not to extend their defenses at all (even the team facing the overwhelming deficit) or shoot until the end of each quarter. Totally unprofessional, reeks of collusion, and should result in a suspension IMO.
Bibb Countys 2-0 victory over Brookwood sets state record
Saturday nights high school basketball game between Bibb County and Brookwood came down to one shot.
And it happened in the first 15 seconds of the opening possession.
Two passes and one missed 3-point attempt later, Bibb Countys Brandon Rutledge scored off a rebound.
The remaining 31-plus minutes of play were scoreless, and Bibb County improved to 22-9 with an unusual 2-0 victory.
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, it was the lowest-scoring game since Durham Hillside (N.C.) defeated Roxboro Person (N.C.), 2-0, in 1977.
Both Bibb County coach Russ Wallace and Brookwood coach Thad Fitzpatrick said they didnt expect such a low-scoring affair heading into Saturday nights contest.
It was the fourth game for both programs that week. The teams also met back in November, and Brookwood won 40-36.
TL;DR, both coaches were trying to rest their players due to tough scheduling, so they mutually decided not to extend their defenses at all (even the team facing the overwhelming deficit) or shoot until the end of each quarter. Totally unprofessional, reeks of collusion, and should result in a suspension IMO.