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Old Fri Sep 01, 2006, 07:12am
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Originally Posted by dave30
I think the FIBA officials have been outstanding. They have been very consistent. They allow contact that doesn't really affect the play. They make the calls that need to be called. They are really consistent on both ends of the floor. The offensive foul calls are consistent. You don't hear fans crying "We were robbed!' like you do in NCAA and NBA games. They call the game fairly and do not become bigger than the game. Give the FIBA refs some love !!!
Are you on dope?

Saw a play in the USA-Germany game where a USA player rebounded the ball. The German player cam down on his back. The whistle blew, the USA player then faked and went up and laid the ball in. The L counted the basket. Give me a frickin' break.
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