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Yes, it was duly noted in both games and NCAA Tournament officials were not pleased. Craig Littlepage, Chair of the selection committee, was right there as well at the end of the table getting Calhoun's rant on the quality of officiating. The alternate officials sat down there as well. Don't be surprised if the NCAA addresses this matter in a couple of weeks with UConn when the tourney is over.
Also of note was some uneasiness by officiating supervisors/observers about the crew failing to deal with Calhoun once and for all for his behavior in the regional semi against Washington. Don't know how much the broadcast picked up, but he was out of control and got worse after Adams stuck him for that little stunt with the ball. Several people in the know down there felt like he should've been tossed for his continued behavior following the technical all the way through to the end of the game. It was that bad. For as much controversy that was generated with the foul calls and the possible missed goaltending, the displeasure at the table was mainly that the perception was created that Calhoun's histrionics had intimidated the crew.
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