That's about as close as it gets...I've only seen one other time in an NBA game where replay was that close!

That's what you call.....

< puts on sunglasses >

officiating until the last second.

YYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Until the last second you say...ironic given the thread. ;)

I can't believe the officials didn't let the players decide this game!:cool:
Its sad that the players have the game taken away from them b/c of some stupid rule and the use of technology.
(Yes, I actually heard that argument today!)

I have nothing more to say. Just wanted to be a part of a post with 250 replies:)

Thanks to stiffler for the redirect....

I actually think the OOB is the least of their concerns in the last couple minutes of that game.

Just goes to show you that even the very best f-up too.

That was the closest last second shot I've ever seen, plus it really looked good in real time. Ouch!

Y U.P. Me too. I just don't know what I would rule in real-time.

What went through my mind when I saw this clip was that I bet NCAA officials across the land, unfortunately, had a very crisp pre-game that particularly dealt with officiating until the end.

Can you imagine a second crew not working til the last buzzer?

Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

Only 2 points were credited initially.

Ok, gotcha.

The camera zoomed in, so I didn't see if the C signalled a made 3 or not.

He signalled the attempt, so if we assume that he signalled a touchdown, and the table only awarded 2, then obviously we need CHSeagle working the tournament because he knows proper procedure. :D

Bryan Kersey had the initial call, as well as the video review. He had the shot but not the red backboard light, based on his stance/view. Using the buzzer alone makes it a difficult call.

Y.U.P. That would have been ugly. At least the Big East deal didn't cost somebody a tournament bid, and pretty much died since the crew didn't work again and St Johns got beat the next game.

Look at the still above your post. Bryan is signalling that it is a "2".

I can buy that, though I can't see for certain that he's got just 2 fingers.

And why I like the mechanic of signalling the 2 clearly down to the floor if ruling that the shot is not a 3.

I am not sure any of us have the right to criticize an official with Tim's resume. We should be supportive of our fraternity.

Remember - We get all our calls right from the stands.