The Charge

[BigErnMcCracken]

I would love to see a return to the days when the benefit of the doubt went to the offensive player. All these bull**** gratuitous charge calls really take away from the flow of the game.

When Russ Smith gives up the ball and a Duke guys slides under him 15 feet from the play and he lands on him, just let it go. Defense is now just figuring out ways to stand in front of an unsuspecting player. It's ridiculous.

 

[Tenspro2002]

The charge should be a defensive player's last resort. It should not be a critical element of defensive strategy. Absolutely shameful.

 

[tzznandrew]

I think if you are playing good on the ball defense, you will sometimes draw a change. Other than that, Tenspro, I think you are right.

I'm glad the refs are falling for all of Duke's flopping, but jeez, it's so frustrating.

 

[huskyharry]

Refs have been disgustingly biased for Duke, moreso since the horrific injury to Ware

 

[champs99and04]

They called a goaltend on a clean block by Dieng earlier in the game, and then they called a block on a clear goaltend by Plumlee. Those four points are crucial and could end up deciding the outcome.