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2007 Donaghy Rat-Out Contest!

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by ham, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. ham

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    This is related to the "20 more refs are involed?" thread, but I think since it's a contest, it should have its own thread.

    Now, I'm personally sceptical that any other refs will be found to have done anything as bad as what Donaghy did, but I do think it's likely that some refs are going to get in trouble.

    So, here are the rules. Name the one NBA official that you think will get in the most trouble as a result of Donaghy's testimony, and explain why. When the dust has cleared a bit, I bet we'll be able to look back and come up with some consensus view on who was right. The winner(s) can then go around calling himself the "2007 Donaghy Rat-Out Contest Winner!".

    I didn't make this a poll because there are, like, a jillion refs. So be creative! Dick Bavetta? Ken Mauer? Violet Palmer? Just be sure to only name one official.
     
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    joey crawford
     
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    Dick Bavetta. He had money on Charles at All Star Weekend and threw the race.
     
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    Not a ref but.....

    Mark Cuban

    He will be linked to fixing NBA games.
     
  6. JuanValdez

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    I don't think any of them will get in trouble. I think the league will decide there are too many refs to punish and let them all slide. And then stick it to the ref's union when it comes time to negotiate the next collective bargaining agreement.
     
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    The ClutchFans poster with the girlfriend who worked for the FBI.
     
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    All the refs who participated in Game 6 2002 West Finals with Kings/Lakers and those who were involved in Games 3,4, and 5 of 2005 1st round Rockets/Mavs. They were definitely cheating blatantly.
     
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    Joe Forte.
     
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    Bennett Salvatore. He was the first that came to mind when the story broke.
     
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    They all Suck! Fire the whole lot of em and start over !
     
  13. Nice Rollin

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    same here

    Bennett Salvatore
     
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    Ron Garretson
     
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    Since someone already icked Joe Forte, I'll choose Joe DaRosa

    Does anyone have any idea if Eddie F Rush is corrupt or merely incompetent?
     
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    one of the 3 guys from the same high school who apparently helped each other get in the league: Joe Crawford, Mike Callahan, and Ed Malloy
     

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