NCAA Tournament Open Thread

[Dr. Blackheart]

Texas Tech/Michigan...woof.

13-10 after fifteen minutes. I thought Bucky lost?

[Dr. Blackheart]

The Hoos grinding it out 30-22 at half.  The tempo is playing into UVA's hands.

[DegenerateDish]

Chris Beard should be at a blueblood. I was impressed last year when I went to Phog Allen and watched TT beat Kansas.

Dude can coach.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Chris Beard should be at a blueblood.

UCLA calls, he would go?

[Spotcheck Billy]

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[brewcity77]

UCLA calls, he would go?

I'll be interested to see if they do. Howland's firing was more palatable to fans because he played a slower, defensive style that didn't feel like showtime. Beard is a great coach, but I'm not sure he's a good fit at Westwood.

(To be fair, I'm not sure anyone is...)

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I think as long as Beard's daughters are in Texas, I don't think he will be leaving for any school outside the area. That could be naive but I believe it in this case. Maybe if a blue blood calls.

[NickelDimer]

That Purdue/Tennessee game was outstanding! Had to be one of the best games all season.

Big shot after big shot. That was the highest level of play in a tourney game yet. Really sad the refs decided the outcome at the end.

[Cheeks]

Big shot after big shot. That was the highest level of play in a tourney game yet. Really sad the refs decided the outcome at the end.

You don’t think that was a foul on the three pointer?

[NickelDimer]

You don’t think that was a foul on the three pointer?

The way Carson put his leg out I would’ve been fine with a no call

[Cheeks]

The way Carson put his leg out I would’ve been fine with a no call

Barnes said it was a foul

[Goose]

cheeks

Get your comments in quickly before Glow announces this discussion closed.

[NickelDimer]

Barnes said it was a foul

That’s classy of him and he’s not one to whine but Carson did kick his leg out which created contact. I just hate refs deciding a big game like that.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I really feel bad for Tennessee.  Three close calls went against them in the final 5 seconds of regulation.

1.  After, the blocked shot it very well could've been ruled Tennessee ball.

2.  Edwards heels may have been out of bounds on the catch but there is not a definitive replay angle.  At least not that I have seen.

3.  The foul call is justifiable but one that could easily be a no call, just like Markus at the end of the Seton Hall game.   Heck, officials let way more contact go at the end of Georgetown when Sam got the ball.  Or the SEC tournament game between Auburn and Florida.

But that is just part of the sports landscape.  Sometimes the close calls go your way, other times they go against you.

[GoldenEagle323]

I really feel bad for Tennessee.  Three close calls went against them in the final 5 seconds of regulation.

1.  After, the blocked shot it very well could've been ruled Tennessee ball.

2.  Edwards heels may have been out of bounds on the catch but there is not a definitive replay angle.  At least not that I have seen.

3.  The foul call is justifiable but one that could easily be a no call, just like Markus at the end of the Seton Hall game.   Heck, officials let way more contact go at the end of Georgetown when Sam got the ball.  Or the SEC tournament game between Auburn and Florida.

But that is just part of the sports landscape.  Sometimes the close calls go your way, other times they go against you.

Every shot edwards took i swear he was kicking his feet out

[drewm88]

I really feel bad for Tennessee.  Three close calls went against them in the final 5 seconds of regulation.

1.  After, the blocked shot it very well could've been ruled Tennessee ball.

2.  Edwards heels may have been out of bounds on the catch but there is not a definitive replay angle.  At least not that I have seen.

3.  The foul call is justifiable but one that could easily be a no call, just like Markus at the end of the Seton Hall game.   Heck, officials let way more contact go at the end of Georgetown when Sam got the ball.  Or the SEC tournament game between Auburn and Florida.

But that is just part of the sports landscape.  Sometimes the close calls go your way, other times they go against you.

I disagree with all 3 of your points. I think it was 3 correct calls.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Big shot after big shot. That was the highest level of play in a tourney game yet. Really sad the refs decided the outcome at the end.

Looked that the correct call was made.
https://twitter.com/GeneSteratore/status/1111457482944274432

[MU82]

I think as long as Beard's daughters are in Texas, I don't think he will be leaving for any school outside the area. That could be naive but I believe it in this case. Maybe if a blue blood calls.

So ... when is Marquette gonna call then?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I disagree with all 3 of your points. I think it was 3 correct calls.

Let me clarify. I have no problem with any of the calls.   Merely stating that there is a gray area of close calls.   

[NickelDimer]

Looked that the correct call was made.
https://twitter.com/GeneSteratore/status/1111457482944274432

Steratore is a jackass who will always take up for the refs, but I’m glad you posted this. You can really see his leg kick from this angle. I thinks it’s a shame the refs decided the game considering how well played it was. Contact to the head or arm I’d understand. Contact to the lower body after the release with the shooter kicking his leg out? That’s a crock of shiit call

[BM1090]

I don't have an issue with the call, but I do think I would have preferred a no call. He absolutely extends the leg and turns the hip while shooting. The defender definitely bumps his leg and hip. If he doesn't extend and turn, does he bump him? I tend to think not. Also, if you pause it at the 2 second mark it looks like his heel is down and out of bounds for a split second.

But it's close enough that I don't really care.

[BM1090]

Nm

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Steratore is a jackass who will always take up for the refs, but I’m glad you posted this. You can really see his leg kick from this angle. I thinks it’s a shame the refs decided the game considering how well played it was. Contact to the head or arm I’d understand. Contact to the lower body after the release with the shooter kicking his leg out? That’s a crock of shiit call

The refs didn't decide the game.  The Tennessee player did by taking a poor angle and making contact.  Get your hand in his face without contact.  I mean he's falling backwards with his heels over the line.  Don't give the refs a reason to blow the whistle.

Refs deserve a ton of blame in college basketball for general incompetence.  This is not an example of that.

[NickelDimer]

The refs didn't decide the game.  The Tennessee player did by taking a poor angle and making contact.  Get your hand in his face without contact.  I mean he's falling backwards with his heels over the line.  Don't give the refs a reason to blow the whistle.

Refs deserve a ton of blame in college basketball for general incompetence.  This is not an example of that.

It’s a non call under the circumstances considering the offensive player initiated the contact.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

It’s a non call under the circumstances considering the offensive player initiated the contact.

Yeah I don't think so.  He didn't kick his leg out in a manner to get contact.  It was part of the natural motion of a shooter.