Kentucky dropped its third consecutive game Saturday in a 75-74 loss at Auburn, and it came in controversial fashion. Coach Mark Pope was audibly frustrated with the officials who whistled the Wildcats for a pivotal foul which set up a game-winning bucket for Auburn's Elyjah Freeman. After dancing around criticism of the officials during his postgame media availability, Pope could be heard on a hot mic laying into the SEC and the crew that called the contest. "If those mother-effers try to fine me, screw 'em," Pope said after he left the media room. "I did not say a word about how they cheated us." Pope's frustration stemmed from a critical call with 14.3 seconds to play. Leading by a point,...
