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I don't know the extent of what McDonough said, but extended, personal ranting about anyone, including officials, is wrong and tacky. It sounds like McDonough shared his personal feelings on air rather than doing his job and focusing on the game. In reality, who cares? Fans and commentators think that their opinions on officials somehow carry weight. We can just laugh at it while they continue to be assigned big games despite what idiotic people think.
I think the reason Luckie is loathed is his demeanor. He kind of has that "scowl" on his face which is just always there, and that's what people see whenever the camera cuts to him. He also rarely takes his whistle out of his mouth and seems to have that "drill sergeant" mentality. Nothing wrong with that. Does he go to the monitor any more than the typical official? Doubt it. He's a great official who has worked the Final Four before. Announcers will never acknowledge that, though.
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