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Old Wed Mar 23, 2011, 01:24pm
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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef View Post
Difference being that the Syracuse mistake was a mis-application of the rules. Cartmell's call was a judgement call. We've all seen the replay and have our opinion about Cartmell's mechanics (and I believe he should have granted a TO) but it still comes down to whether or not Cartmell felt he reached 5 before the player requested a timeout. All the rest of us are doing is speculating.

There is no speculation that the backcourt call was wrong, it's a fact, and it's been acknowledged.
Y'all just saved me from commenting on a coupla posts, Newz. All I have to say now is that you're wise beyond your years.

Agree completely and I couldn't have put it better.