RANT: appeared the clock was held at two-tenths of a second for nearly a full second

http://scarletknights.com/basketball-women/news/release.asp?prID=6151

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Down by one with 23 seconds remaining, Carson calmly knocked down a 19-foot jumper to give RU the lead back, 58-57. After a Tennessee timeout, the Lady Vols managed to get shots off from both Bobbitt and All-American Candace Parker – with four seconds left – before Anosike came down with the offensive rebound and was fouled with what appeared to be 0.2 seconds showing on the clock.

After a discussion, the referees used the video replay system and determined that Anosike was fouled with the clock having not yet expired, although it appeared the clock was held at two-tenths of a second for nearly a full second. Anosike, who was 0-7 from the floor, made both free-throws to seal the controversial win for Tennessee.

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The clock had stopped at .2 and never ran after that. Malfunction or malfeasance? Bottom line, imho, the game was over BEFORE the foul occurred.

Zebra ball at its best.

I’m SHOCKED that the NCAA and ESPN haven’t made a big deal over this.

It’s one thing to lose; it’s another to be robbed.

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3 Responses to RANT: appeared the clock was held at two-tenths of a second for nearly a full second

  1. John F's avatar John F says:

    Well I was only stating the obvious, you know, ‘it is what it is’….? It doesn’t make it right, it just makes it what it is. But tell Frau Reinke I do sympathize with her. :-)

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  2. reinkefj's avatar reinkefj says:

    I have reported this comment to Frau Reinke. She has expressed an interest in having a conversation with you about it at our upcoming meeting. (I’d suggest you bring some mad money!) ;-)

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  3. John F's avatar John F says:

    You’re shocked the NCAA or ESPN isn’t making a big deal over this? Didn’t you say it was the ‘women’s’ basketball team?

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