USC vs UNC

[Erik4Cy]

8 points and 11 minutes is a LLOONNGG time, I never thought I'd say this, but only because of TF am I rooting for USC and the upset. Although my head says that UNC will come back and win.

not trying to be a dick, bbbbbuuuutttt I told ya so!

I really did wish USC woulda held on tho...

[coachdags]

I think Tim Floyd was upset about the three point attempt right in front of his bench with about 2 min to play USC gets fouled no call....

He let his emotion get the best of him...

[darts180]

I think what he is mad about is that they fouled Gibson out, yet Hansboro ran free, and the refs don't have the courage to call fouls on him. Just making a final statement before he left the floor.

UNC had no answer for Gibson, so he gets fouls. It happens, UNC gets as many breaks as Duke.

[ISUFan22]

They basically had their foot on UNC's throat. Gibson got that 4th foul the foot was lifted and USC got knocked down.

They couldn't hit a shot after that and weren't able to keep up with UNC once they had the momentum back. Too bad, USC played one helluva game for about 75% of it. That last 25% killed 'em.

[darts180]

I think Tim Floyd was upset about the three point attempt right in front of his bench with about 2 min to play USC gets fouled no call....

He let his emotion get the best of him...

It's still a 6 point game, at that point, and they swallow the whistle. Vanderbilt was robbed in the first game (you can't change pivot feet) looks like George Mason did more damage than good.

[psycln11]

Although my head says that UNC will come back and win.

Good call!!

[ISUFan22]

Personally I'll never buy into the conspiracy theories. When the game is going, I don't think zebras make calls based on what the color of jersey is or the name on the back.

Fans and the media love to play it up that way. It's an easy excuse to use when the UNC's of the world keep beating your team.

Do I think officials make bad and questionable calls? Of course - yet I've seen them go for and against about every team in the nation.

[guitarchitect7]

Personally I'll never buy into the conspiracy theories. When the game is going, I don't think zebras make calls based on what the color of jersey is or the name on the back.

Fans and the media love to play it up that way. It's an easy excuse to use when the UNC's of the world keep beating your team.

Do I think officials make bad and questionable calls? Of course - yet I've seen them go for and against about every team in the nation.

Well what really is unfair is you never hear of those calls that were the tough ones to make and they actually got right.

"Hey did you see that awesome call the ref made last night"
"Well no?"
"Yea, I thought he got it wrong, but after the replay it really showed he made an excellant call and it made a big difference in the game!"

Never hear that at the watercooler.

[Bobber]

Oh well. I would have like to seen Timmy win, but at least he hasn't gone any further with USC than he did with ISU.

[Cyclone62]

Personally I'll never buy into the conspiracy theories. When the game is going, I don't think zebras make calls based on what the color of jersey is or the name on the back.

Fans and the media love to play it up that way. It's an easy excuse to use when the UNC's of the world keep beating your team.

Do I think officials make bad and questionable calls? Of course - yet I've seen them go for and against about every team in the nation.

I don't think it was a "conspiracy" but it was a terrible call to make at that point none the less. However, TF's fit didn't help at all either.

Vandy did get jobbed though. Basically, two calls messed up my bracket to no end tonight. If that foul on USC wasn't called, I think if they sunk a trey that drive, they win. Vandy should have gotten a tournover for a walk, but didn't. Oh well. I guess apparently 3/4 1v2 match-ups was the way to go this year. If it ends up being all 1 seeds in the final four; someone is getting kicked.

[darts180]

Well what really is unfair is you never hear of those calls that were the tough ones to make and they actually got right.

"Hey did you see that awesome call the ref made last night"
"Well no?"
"Yea, I thought he got it wrong, but after the replay it really showed he made an excellant call and it made a big difference in the game!"

Never hear that at the watercooler.

A well officiated game is one where you don't even know they are there, it's a cliche but true.

[ISUFan22]

A well officiated game is one where you don't even know they are there, it's a cliche but true.

Agreed. Zebras are supposed to fly under the radar. It's a thankless job, like many in the world.

Ya don't sign up to be an official for the glory.

[ozone]

How about Billy P-ACC-ker giving the PAC10 a kudo tonight, saying he thought they were the best conference this year and he thought the elite 8 would reflect that. Quite a call for him considering UCLA was in and Oregon had a big lead and, at the time, USC was giving UNC all they wanted.

[Cyclone62]

Well what really is unfair is you never hear of those calls that were the tough ones to make and they actually got right.

"Hey did you see that awesome call the ref made last night"
"Well no?"
"Yea, I thought he got it wrong, but after the replay it really showed he made an excellant call and it made a big difference in the game!"

Never hear that at the watercooler.

There are a lot of jobs like that though. When the standardized test scores are released, you never hear how good teachers have done; just how well students performed. When a member of Congress stands against everyone else in his party because he feels morally obligated to, everyone says how they're a "flip-flopper." If you have a job in the public eye, you're going to have harsh criticism from anyone who disagrees with you just because you're highly visible.

[ISUKyro]

Oh man, that's it, you may now crap on my bracket. At least I still have GTWN in there.

Great run by USC this year, I'm sure they surprised some out there for getting the the 16.