Losing basketball plays

[Umami Zen]

Good points, especially the touch or spin fouls on Sanogo. The C coach took pains to place both hands on the shoulder of a ref in the first half. While I don't know what was said, It shouldn't happen in a game like this. The ref should have pulled away. He didn't, it was unprofessional IMO!

Spin foul was phantom call--Smaller players get away with that move every day. Because of AS's size it seems like the refs are trying to take away any advantage he has on a particular play .

Coach McD was definitely working the refs

 

[UConnSwag11]

The loss of Cole was caused by Cole...he was out of control on that play.

Not he wasn’t. He got bodied in mid air

 

[jayteeman]

With all of the stuff that happened last night it still came down to a one-possession game vs a Sweet Sixteen caliber team. Our inexperience and their experience showed in the last five minutes of the game. We had a chance to tie the game at the end with our two best three point shooters getting shots from 3--Bouk and Tyler Phommachanh.Shots didn't go down -Game over.

Zegs schooled Gaff most of the game when matched up against each other.. Hope Gaff learned something .Missed RJ's leadership going down the stretch.

A few more comments. Bouk looked like he was playing on ice skates all night --Don't know if his hydration issues had anything to do with his leg stability late in game or not. Mahaney was making him uncomfortable with his physical D.

Refs are looking for Sanogo to make touch fouls.. Creighton wanted him on the bench He accommodated them. Blue Jays play smart BB and know how to pick up cheap fouls.Classic example was when Mahaney suckered AS into running him over/bumping into him in a mid-court sequence 40-50 ft from the basket. Smart BB.

Positive takeaway-- Was an excellent game between two physical teams and should provide a template for success for the Tournament. Lets enjoy Selection Sunday-Its been awhile.

Thanks for reality. This bashing of the guys who actually took it to them in a tough fought, back and forth battle is not justified.

There were just as many good moments considering how hard they fought. Yes, there were some bad decisions.
Polley's three at the end hit the back side of the front of the rim....inches from a splash.
With all the bad decisions and bad luck we still had a chance.

We should have won and were the better team.

Bouk's issues are all speculation unless most experts are living in his body....do you actually believe he is falling down for no reason? And this bashing is after he completely turned the season around.

For crying out loud we have not beat a top tier team yet, but we just about got that door knocked down. The good luck will follow.

 

[jibsey]

Thanks for reality. This bashing of the guys who actually took it to them in a tough fought, back and forth battle is not justified.

There were just as many good moments considering how hard they fought. Yes, there were some bad decisions.
Polley's three at the end hit the back side of the front of the rim....inches from a splash.
With all the bad decisions and bad luck we still had a chance.

We should have won and were the better team.

Bouk's issues are all speculation unless most experts are living in his body....do you actually believe he is falling down for no reason? And this bashing is after he completely turned the season around.

For crying out loud we have not beat a top tier team yet, but we just about got that door knocked down. The good luck will follow.

There are only a few “bashing”. Talking about his fitness, game condition, and strength is not bashing.