Final Four: Virginia v Auburn

[SC Official]

Hardly any fanboys knew that was an illegal dribble until Steratore came on air.

[jmwking]

Not a fumble/bobble?

Auburn fans throw stuff at the refs as they leave the floor.

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[Raymond]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Auburn fans throw stuff at the refs as they leave the floor.



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While security stands around with their thumbs up their asses.

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[thedewed]

the double dribble was obvious to anyone with a reasonable understanding of the rules. what was surprising was that Sirmons was there because he blows his whistle for every little thing. the only play I wondered about towards the end was whether Auburn traveled after the catch, before the foul, with about 20 seconds left.

I thought they did a great job other than the double dribble

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Hardly any fanboys knew that was an illegal dribble until Steratore came on air.

Including Charles Barkley, who said he wasn’t aware of that ruling.
He was absolute class in not complaining about officiating decisions, but rather praised both Auburn and Virginia for the plays that they made and the great game.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Including Charles Barkley, who said he wasn’t aware of that ruling.
He was absolute class in not complaining about officiating decisions, but rather praised both Auburn and Virginia for the plays that they made and the great game.

I too thought Charles showed some class there. Appreciative of what Auburn accomplished. Stuff happens. Good on him!

[chapmaja]

I do find it ironic and somewhat funny that Aurburn lost on free throws at the end of the game when they were lucky in a very similar situation in round 1.

[dahoopref]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Hardly any fanboys knew that was an illegal dribble until Steratore came on air.

Put yourself on the court as the T or C and imagine officiating the defender (as we are taught) expecting a take-foul to happen.

I'm not seeing a dribble off the foot with the Auburn #2 so close to the ball handler and not guessing why the ball was loose for a split second. I'm just really surprised Breeding didn't call the take-foul.

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by dahoopref

Put yourself on the court as the T or C and imagine officiating the defender (as we are taught) expecting a take-foul to happen.

I'm not seeing a dribble off the foot with the Auburn #2 so close to the ball handler and not guessing why the ball was loose for a split second. I'm just really surprised Breeding didn't call the take-foul.

Christ, Breeding was not the official that missed the illegal dribble or the take foul.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Christ, Breeding was not the official that missed the illegal dribble or the take foul.

The T missed the illegal dribble. The C had a great, open look at the take foul.


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[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Rich

The T missed the illegal dribble. The C had a great, open look at the take foul.

The T was Kimble. The C was Sirmons.

Breeding had nothing to do with these plays, and he had the guts to make the most important call of the game and nailed it.

How many holier-than-thou officials would have passed on that play under the justification of “letting the kids decide it”?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SC Official

The T was Kimble. The C was Sirmons.



Breeding had nothing to do with these plays, and he had the guts to make the most important call of the game and nailed it.



How many holier-than-thou officials would have passed on that play under the justification of “letting the kids decide it”?

I never used names.

A to B, bodied the shooter at the top of the shot.

If you pass on that, you're not a good official and I don't want to work with you.


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[SC Official]

It’s amazing to me how many holier-than-thou high school officials have the gall to act as though “I wouldn’t have missed that play or this play.”

This crew missed plays. This crew made some outstanding calls.

Yawn.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SC Official

It’s amazing to me how many holier-than-thou high school officials have the gall to act as though “I wouldn’t have missed that play or this play.”



This crew missed plays. This crew made some outstanding calls.



Yawn.

I'm with you in case you don't realize it.

Who the f---, even in a top HS game, expects an illegal dribble?

Staring at the dribbler is usually a recipe for not getting anywhere near that level.


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