Big 12: Punk play... and I don't mean that cool music genre

By Eric Sorenson - May 24, 2007

Well things have exploded here in the bottom of the 6th. With the bases loaded and no outs, NU got a ground out and a throw to home. But K-State's Jordan Cruz needlessly slid into the foot of NU catcher Mitch Abieta, taking him out on the play as he was trying to throw to 1st base.

Cruz calmly walked to the Wildcat dugout, looking cheaper than A-Rod wearing Chanel No. 5.

A large throng from each team spilled onto the field, some NU assistants had to be restrained and NU head coach Mike Anderson was reading the Riot Acto to home plate ump Tom Svehla.

Well, while Abieta was still writhing in pain on the plate, Anderson got the boot from Svehla. The umpires all congregated, but nothing came from it as Cruz stayed in the game Anderson stayed up the ramp toward the locker room.

Things eventually calmed down amidst numerous warnings from the umpiring crew over retaliation. Ironically, the very next play was a re-play force at home, but KSU's Eli Rumler avoided contact with new catcher Jeff Lanning.

It's still K-State 3-1 as the 7th inning stench is now playing among the continued howls of the Husker fans.