Fwd: [Husker] Nebraska 76, Iowa State 69

[NUStLNorris at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/27/05 4:51:08 PM Central Standard Time, 
gzimmerman at everestkc.net writes:

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> An understatement IMHO. Is there a current basketball referee on the list
> who can answer why when the offensive player initiates contact, lowers their
> shoulder and bowls over the defender it is almost always called a defensive
> foul?

It was meant to be an understatement, actually.  Since Nebraska won, it makes 
it easier to say now.  The officiating was absolutely horrendous.  The play 
that Greg mentioned was one of many ... how about the NBA "continuation" call 
in the first half?  Seven calls against Nebraska in the first 2 minutes of the 
second half ... many of which were of the "phantom" variety.  NU won this game 
despite their big men, Turek and Maric, both picking up their fourth foul 
with 18 minutes yet to play in the game!!

Great job by NU playing in a tough environment (sellout partisan crowd) and 
having a lot of calls go against them ... great job of playing above and 
through the elements.

Dave Norris