N.C. A&T's leading scorer suspended 1 game

[AggieWJM]

N.C. A&T's leading scorer suspended 1 game From Staff Reports
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 1:21 pm
GREENSBORO - Steven Rush, the leading scorer on the N.C. A&T basketball team, has been suspended for one game by Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner Dennis Thomas.

The suspension came for unsportsmanlike conduct in a Feb. 18 game against Delaware State, according to a news release.

Rush will not be allowed to participate in N.C. A&T's game against Winston-Salem State on Saturday.

"We respect the conference's decision," interim N.C. A&T Athletics Director Wheeler Brown stated in a news release. "We have talked to Mr. Rush and he understands the decision and therefore is looking to put the matter behind him quickly."


What Happened?

[Maxell]

I think it was because he elbowed a player in the eye after grabbing a rebound. The player reached around him to get the ball and slapped his arm. Rush then spun with the ball in both hands and gave him a "get off me" elbow. No foul was called and play continued but the Del State player went to bench for medical attention but returned to the game.

[AggieWJM]

If they didn't call a foul, then supend the player, then the officials should be reprimanded in public as well.

[Bornthrilla]

I can only imagine what Eaves' rotation will look like now. Oh brother.

[JeffAggieFan]

I am just glad that WSSU is not a conference game. I think we will still win. Look for Nelson to have a big game

[Maxell]

aggiewjm said:

If they didn't call a foul, then supend the player, then the officials should be reprimanded in public as well.

Not really. I didn't notice it in live action but it was pretty obvious on the replay. In live action it looked like a flop.

[Aggie911]

ESPN U showed the replay. Officials missed the call but the world saw it. it was a an ugly elbow.