St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 26, 2018
BenFred: Operation 'Keep Tilmon on the Court' has a new tactic
Buy Now Missouri forward Jeremiah Tilmon during a Missouri basketball practice session on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.comTime to grow up.
The tough-love message was delivered loud and clear Wednesday night.
When forward Jeremiah Tilmon inexplicably fouled Auburn guard Bryce Brown on a 3-point attempt barely more than 30 seconds into the second half of a five-point game, Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin surprised fans with his reaction.
It wasn’t what Martin did. It’s what he didn’t do — turn and summon a substitute from the bench.
Help wasn’t coming. Not anymore. Not after Tilmon had totaled three fouls in three minutes of action.