How do you first let a team goal tend a layup and then T up a coach, after you just missed the biggest play of the game, for being upset? I mean there has been some stupid flagrant fouls, imo, so far that may have cost a few teams wins or at least a chance to win but this was by far the worst. Zags completely fall apart and they are bailed out by not only 1 play but then to give them 2 points when you just took 2 away from NW? Just embarrassing. I can't wait to see the "head of officials" post game in the CBS studios to try to talk his way through this one.
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That call was an abortion.Comment -
Tbh though, if the refs called that correctly, I still think Gonzaga would have eeked out a 2 point win. Whenever Gonzaga was inspired to score, they could do what they wanted on the overmatched NU team.Comment -
If Zags could get whatever they wanted then why did their 22 point lead turn into nothing? You take that call away and give NW a bucket there to cut the lead to 3, with all the momentum, and they have more than a good chance to win. Zags were deer in headlights just like the last time they were challenged. Whether NW wins or not isn't the point, refs shouldn't be the ones that end up deciding games. If you aren't going to call the goal tend then you can ignore the coach as you jog by.Comment -
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College refs usually suck. I'm not sure you can make the refs better, but one thing we can change is the rules. Make goaltending reviewable.Comment -
You sound like you're afraid that Gonzaga's gonna thump UNC or something lolComment -
The only reason we saw it was because of instant replay, slow-motion, and HD.
The referee missed the call. It happens. Did Chris Collins even see it? It looked like he was crying about there not being a foul.Comment -
He's doomed to degeneracy.Comment -
happens every game
Refs cannot get everything rightComment -
Human errorComment -
The reason it got close was several terrible calls in the first place. The Big Lurch got hammered on three straight possessions that caused missed shots or turnovers and there wasn't a single foul called. I turned it over to the other game because it was easy to see the refs wanted to make it a game.
I didn't have either side and I don't give two shits about either team so this is an unbiased observation.Comment -
Unde relax...a couple thoughts....the lead (baseline) official on that play is not going to call a goal tending...its not his call as he's too close to the play...the official in the slot (C) position has to get any goal tending calls...in any event, the guy missed the call....it happens....I blame Collins for not keeping his composure and coming into the court....You have no choice but to T him up at that pointComment -
RobbieStacks is what SBR wants...gets everyone fired up with the dumbest posts on the thread right along side TPowellComment -
That was a shame all the way around. Not sure it changes ultimate result but was bad miss for sure and certainly had impact on game which is never what you want. Collins knew how big that was. I blamed him initially as well but looking at replay - he was right to be that adamant!!Comment -
I can't believe some of these coaches. How do they hold it all in? (They must know the sh#$ is rigged.)
I'd tell the ref to fuk off during the 1st half. Enough of this sh#$!Comment -
philly, i don't really care either way, its just a terrible way to end a comeback by a team. In the whole scheme of things it probably doesn't matter, we will never know who would have won but still if you miss that call then just play on and run by the coach, don't let the other team tack on another 2 on a play after you miss a call. I mean come on, the whole net was rim level, you didn't need replay to see that. It just looks bad when we finally have an exciting game with the first actual huge upset playing out in this tournament then the refs end the comeback in a matter of seconds.Comment -
I'm assuming the official who was almost ran over by Collins thought he made the right no call....as a head coach of a division 1 program you know what responsibilities each official has....a goal tending is not a call that guy would be in position to make as he's not looking that high up....the C or trail official has to make that call......Comment -
I would of lost my job because of that official. In the emotions of everything.... I would of got right in that refs face. You would of had to pull me away.
You can't miss a call like that down the stretch. That's not even human error. It's Human Ass.
These kids work too fukking hard for a ref to miss an obvious call like that.
I'm still hot about it.Comment -
NCAA could be pushing for Gonzaga to get to final 4Comment -
Gamblers always blame the refsComment -
I had no clue what he was doing with that hand motion until the replay. But, if he can see it than a ref should. It was tough to see, but he was on point. The ref is behind the basket, and probably couldn't see it. He's watching contact. Another ref should have been watching up high.
The refs have been a disgrace. It's not an easy job, but they let these old timers stay around way too long. Train some younger guys who can actually get up, and down the court. Also, should have good vision.
These old guys are wearing contacts probably because they can't run with glasses. If not, then they should be.
The game is too fast for them, and it's penetrating over teams who work all year for this shit. While they just work on getting a paycheck, and as many games as possible. A nice hotel comped with the mini bar, travel, and whatever else these fools get.
The NCAA is a joke. By the end, we will have a dozen teams screwed. At least 5 already of a chance to win.Comment
sharpest post of the day
