I have to stop ignoring threads because of their title!
I have heard officials say "make sure any foul is a obvious one" at the end of games. I have heard other things as well. I saw this play one time and it was something that I think needed a whistle.
So, two elite 8 officials made decisions; one decided to put air in the whistle and one decided not to. What makes you think you are right because you would do the same thing the L did? Also, yes the L in the regional might not have any balls. As soon as we realize a NCAA official isn't God we will be able to look at the games more objectively and learn.
When you talk about officials that want the limelight you are showing signs of an official who would shy away from tough calls. That isn't something you can determine by your comeback post, that is something you have to look within to discover. Sometimes the game needs a jerk in black and white (with raised hand), "I can do that!" Are you safe or are you willing to go to the edge? An official can work 127 NCAA games and still be safe!
(couldn't resist that one).