I'm burned by it too. Especially in this era where so many point out the inconsistencies in officiating that seem to always favor blue bloods, star players, and what's best for TV.

Samford coming back from down 22 to have a potential last second shot after that block could have been the highlight of the entire tournament. It's best for fans! But it wasn't best for money in the long run, so there's no way of reversing that call.

I don't believe the ref in that quick of a moment knew to call the foul to sway the game towards Kansas. However, I do believe the NCAA could implement rules and procedures to help alleviate officiating mistakes. They just choose not to.

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Posted by WDE24

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Posted on 3/22/24 at 9:08 am to StringedInstruments

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I don't believe the ref in that quick of a moment knew to call the foul to sway the game towards Kansas.

Of course it wasn’t intentional to protect KU. It was a bad foul call that happens a lot where the ref anticipates a foul rather than seeing one. It sucks that it happened and it was a bad call, but it wasn’t nefarious.

Kudos to Samford for how hard they played and to Bucky for completely outclassing Self. Bucky is a rising star.

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Posted by beatbammer

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Posted on 3/22/24 at 11:15 am to StringedInstruments