I’ve watched the play two dozen times and can’t see any way that wasn’t an illegal screen. You just can’t make a sliding body block and expect it to go uncalled. Us UCONN fans have to be honest and ask ourselves how many times over the course of Edwards’ 4 yr career have we seen her called for the same thing. The honest answer: too many times. I interpreted Geno’s head grabbing anguish as directed not at the ref but at his player. Incredulous that after 4 yrs, the same poor technique at the most critical time.
While I’ve LONG contended that WCBB is almost ruined by the incompetence of almost every single ref. IMHO, we see it everywhere when hiring to fill quotas is used instead of merit.
Every ref crew seems to check multiple boxes on the DEI scorecard.
It might have been the one call they got right all night
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IMO the entire context of your post is way off base.
1--- Most of us are not arguing that AE didn’t move. Most of the national media for those that disagreed with the call were stating "you don't make that call. that late. . . " Thus right off the bat you make a comment that isn't the argument.
2--- Then - I see you've decided to change the word "pick" to "body block?" Really? C'mon. All "picks" are technically "body blocks," are they not? That's whole idea of a pick. So, you decided to make it sound worse because who uses the phrase "body block" instead of "pick.?" Then notice how the Iowa guard reacted. She acted big time.
3--- Then you avoid the subject by speaking of AE's past plays which have zero to do with the current play that is being discussed.
4-- Then your interpretation of Geno imo couldn’t be farther from the truth. How you make this leap imo is - stunning. Did you not listen to his presser after? Around at the 17 minute mark - he was asked two questions -- and if you think that was someone that had even a miniscule thought of frustration with AE and not the refs - then I have a bridge for sale that you may want to buy.
IMO you couldn't be farther off base which makes your comment of "If we are to be honest . . ." pretty bizarre.
But it's over and done with. And I agree with your last impliciation of moving on -- with your final comment -- Let's go Huskies!