Mulkey Post-game

[UConnCat]

I thought she did a great job. When asked about the officiating and ND's home court, she responded "next question."

I thought her answers were thoughtful and honest and I love how she talked about her daughter.

http://www.ncaa.com/video/basketbal...-notre-dame-sweet-sixteen-postgame-conference

 

[Wbbfan1]

Just watched Kim's post game comments and thought she was composed and gracious. Admitted they had a chance if they'd only made the chippies they missed. I guess being suspended for the first game of this years tournament had the effect the NCAA wanted.

 

[phil sampieri]

Just watched Kim's post game comments and thought she was composed and gracious. Admitted they had a chance if they'd only made the chippies they missed. I guess being suspended for the first game of this years tournament had the effect the NCAA wanted.

I am a UC fan forever but I have to say the refs did affect the outcome of that game.I lost count of how many times a foul was called but it was everty time someone breathed.

 

[pinotbear]

Just watched Kim's post game comments and thought she was composed and gracious. Admitted they had a chance if they'd only made the chippies they missed. I guess being suspended for the first game of this years tournament had the effect the NCAA wanted.

yeah, I guess "whistle-blower" laws don't apply to comments about the folks blowin' da whistles ...

 

[ThisJustIn]

I'm sure they refs impacted the game -- that's why, when that Irish player went to the bench early, Notre Dame fell apart.

 

[BRS24]

When I saw the status of UCONN/TAMU game, and UC was 2-2 from the line, hubby and I just laughed after seeing ND 29-31 or something ridiculous.

 

[pap49cba]

When I saw the status of UCONN/TAMU game, and UC was 2-2 from the line, hubby and I just laughed after seeing ND 29-31 or something ridiculous.

Actually, 30-33.

 

[Vowelguy]

I'm sure they refs impacted the game -- that's why, when that Irish player went to the bench early, Notre Dame fell apart.

The refs surely impacted the game -- key players for both players on the bench, tons of fouls in a game that didnt seem to be overly physical, and a probable record number of charge calls.

Whether they impacted the final outcome is a different story. But they definitely impacted the game and that's unfortunate when a trip to the final 4 is on the line.

 

[UConnCat]

The refs surely impacted the game -- key players for both players on the bench, tons of fouls in a game that didnt seem to be overly physical, and a probable record number of charge calls.

Whether they impacted the final outcome is a different story. But they definitely impacted the game and that's unfortunate when a trip to the final 4 is on the line.

I agree. The momentum of the game certainly changed with the 2 calls on Sims and the Mulkey technical. The charge call on Sims occurred with about 14 mins left and ND up by 5. Baylor was making a run and had ND back on its heels. ND scored on the ensuing possession and then came the push-off call on Sims that led to Mulkey's technical. The lead grew to 9 and although Baylor then cut it to 7, that's as close at they could get.

Baylor wasn't playing well enough to sustain its momentum and beat Notre Dame, but those couple of minutes were tough to watch.

 

[asuwish]

The refs surely impacted the game -- key players for both players on the bench, tons of fouls in a game that didnt seem to be overly physical, and a probable record number of charge calls.

Whether they impacted the final outcome is a different story. But they definitely impacted the game and that's unfortunate when a trip to the final 4 is on the line.

If a Uconn game is called like this they could be in trouble. I would say the style of play of these teams, especially ND does lend to many fouls as they are very aggressive to the hole. Even after McBride had 2 fouls she kept on charging to the hoop. If they meet Uconn they know they will need to get them in foul trouble. The refs at the Uconn game let the game and flow play on making it nicer to watch. I remember a A&M player running into Steph and it was a play on. The ND game refs would have called it. Lets see what refs get to do the final 4.

 

[semper]

I hope they won't have such important games with home court advantage anymore. That's just not fair. Neutral courts for the Sweet 17 and Elite 8 are crucial.

 

[Striper69]

The refs surely impacted the game -- key players for both players on the bench, tons of fouls in a game that didnt seem to be overly physical, and a probable record number of charge calls.

Whether they impacted the final outcome is a different story. But they definitely impacted the game and that's unfortunate when a trip to the final 4 is on the line.

The second foul call on McBride when she was trying to post up was a joke. The first foul was her own fault cause she was out of control and tried to force things.

They need to let these girls have 6 fouls a game if they're going to call fouls like that. They have to keep the key players in the game to keep them watchable.

 

[UcMiami]

I think teams need to take some responsibility for how officiating goes in any game, and I think the Uconn/A&M game while being very physical according to the players, was also being played by both teams straight up - not trying to involve the officiating by jumping into players offensively. Both Baylor and ND play very differently in general looking for contact on almost every offensive set, and accentuating any contact they get or even that they anticipate getting but never happens. When teams play that way, it is hard to blame refs from calling fouls even though it makes for ugly viewing. the best officials do identify what is real and what is not, but ...
That said ... in a situation where you have only 4 show case games in two days it is a little disturbing to think that you could not find 12 officials better than three working in South Bend. And I thought the officials in Lincoln were with the exception of a few 'what the duck' moments were actually really good. And I think the four teams there helped the officials out by playing straight with them.

 

[Icebear]

The officiating has had me longing for Bonita.

 

[ndmb]

I thought she did a great job. When asked about the officiating and ND's home court, she responded "next question."

I thought her answers were thoughtful and honest and I love how she talked about her daughter.

http://www.ncaa.com/video/basketbal...-notre-dame-sweet-sixteen-postgame-conference

I'm sure that Mackenzie and her boyfriend are happy that the whole world knows about the ample athletic genes of their future children

 

[John Glass]

The second foul call on McBride when she was trying to post up was a joke. The first foul was her own fault cause she was out of control and tried to force things.

They need to let these girls have 6 fouls a game if they're going to call fouls like that. They have to keep the key players in the game to keep them watchable.

great idea 6 fouls

I think ESPN is going to talk to the NCAA about all the calls, and how it is adding to the time of the game......... schedules are getting screwed up. The "freedom of movement" rules are destroying the game.

 

[UConnCat]

I'm sure that Mackenzie and her boyfriend are happy that the whole world knows about the ample athletic genes of their future children

That was indeed a strange moment.

 

[Tonyc]

I didnt like the way the game was called. Way to many fouls. How many times will you play ND with McBride and Achonwa on the bench in foul trouble? Baylor had the game handed to them. Guard Lloyd and play their game. They didnt. It looked to me like Baylor panicked. To fast, out of control at times and silly fouls. How bout no fast break defense. Lloyd goes off and the game is over. Where was the poised point guard? Where was the leadership? Why is KM acting like a fan screaming and yelling at every play instead of calming her team down and getting them to play under control. Baylor IMO blew it. They had a great chance with ND in foul trouble and lost the lead. The only option Lloyd went off. Come on are you kidding me. They couldnt stop her and only her.
Now we wait to hear about Achonwa. Great player. Shes come along way. Im hoping its contagious with Canadian kids and Kia Nurse. If she cant play Lville should have a chance.

 

[Kevin G]

I am a UC fan forever but I have to say the refs did affect the outcome of that game.I lost count of how many times a foul was called but it was everty time someone breathed.

Sad to say, but I agree. The entire game I was saying to myself, "please don't let me see anyone of these 3 idiots officiating the UCONN game in the FF." It is impossible to call a game perfectly, but that was just awful officiating. Both coaches made mild comments. Heck even the commentators did as well. ESPN was poking fun of the bad calls.

Does anyone know if officials get penalized by the NCAA for bad calls/games?

 

[Bayareahusky]

Terrible game for the refs..... they really changed the trajectory of the game..... but Baylor, I mean Man Oh Man.... the count at how many layups they missed.... i think it was 20-25.... an incredible number.....

 

[Vowelguy]

Sad to say, but I agree. The entire game I was saying to myself, "please don't let me see anyone of these 3 idiots officiating the UCONN game in the FF." It is impossible to call a game perfectly, but that was just awful officiating. Both coaches made mild comments. Heck even the commentators did as well. ESPN was poking fun of the bad calls.

Does anyone know if officials get penalized by the NCAA for bad calls/games?

I would assume all refs are evaluated based on performance.
But if the refs aren't competent, who's to say that the refs bosses are?

 

[UcMiami]

The parts I watched early - Davis just had a nightmare. And Baylor has a better shooting percentage from fifteen feet out than they did on lay-ups which they shot at about 5% for the first ten minutes.

 

[easttexastrash]

This game was decided by Baylor missing shots....pure and simple. You cannot miss that many layups and expect to beat a great team.