Larry Vaught is hearing that Doug Sirmons (yeah that guy) is scheduled to referee the Kentucky game at Florida next week.
Sirmons, of course, is the official who ejected John Calipari at South Carolina, then proceeded to call three more technical fouls during the game.
Here is what Vaught says:
It was just 2 1/2 minutes into the game when after a foul called on South Carolina, Calipari said something to Sirmons that drew a technical foul and that sent the coach into a tirade. It took five players and assistant coach Tony Barbee to keep him away from Sirmons.
So guess who I have heard is scheduled to be part of the officiating crew when UK plays at Florida Tuesday night? None other than Doug Sirmons.
Could that change? Sure. The SEC could alter the schedule and switch Sirmons’ assignment. However, would that set a dangerous precedent for the league to take an official off a game because he had a problem with a coach.
Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio says he was told recently that Sirmons would not be officiating any more Kentucky games this season.
Source tells KSR that Doug Sirmons won’t call anymore UK games this regular season. He is also “Big 12 primary” so he does Big 12 tourney
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) February 17, 2016
I guess we will find out Tuesday night. If Sirmons does end up in Gainesville, it will certainly be something to keep an eye on.
