Trojans upset over foul calls
Posted: Sunday March 02, 2008 09:44AM ET
Accustomed to shooting more free throws than opponents, the USC Trojans were incredulous after Arizona State was awarded 36 second-half attempts. "The foul calls were just ridiculous," said Taj Gibson, who was the second Trojan to foul out when he was disqualified with 8 minutes 30 seconds remaining. "I'm not taking anything away from Arizona State -- they played a great game -- but at the end of the game you look at the foul calls and you've got to question it. Half of our starting five fouled out." USC nearly ran out of players after two starters and two reserves fouled out, finishing the game with a lineup that included two walk-ons, two reserves and starting guard Dwight Lewis.






Comments (26)
Did Donaghe ref?
dallascowboysusctrojans | 03/02/08, 10:53 AM
Report Offensive Comment36 free throw attempts in one half?!?!
-Cincy- | 03/02/08, 11:26 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhat usc someone forgot to payoff the refs?
thunderdragon | 03/02/08, 12:57 PM
Report Offensive Commenthey USC -- you wanna be thugs, you're gonna get called like thugs -- stop whining and man up -- too much Mayo on the hotdogs.
silverblack23 | 03/02/08, 01:09 PM
Report Offensive CommentI didn't realize USC had a men's basketball team. My foul !!!
Kaycee6 | 03/02/08, 02:05 PM
Report Offensive CommentAwwww, what's the matter, did USC not get the SPECIAL treatment they THINK they're entitled to? I guess nobody told the refs that fouls are only for the OTHER team! Whiney little pansies.
eyesWIDEopen | 03/02/08, 02:07 PM
Report Offensive Comment"Half of our starting five fouled out."
So you had 2.5 players foul out? Never heard that one before.
DJTG_2010 | 03/02/08, 03:36 PM
Report Offensive Commentall of dukes starting 5 fouled out against wake
ALL 5!
so quit crying
JaxLax | 03/02/08, 04:30 PM
Report Offensive CommentHaha good call DJ is Dr. Cool, I don't know how 2.5 players can foul out, maybe they cut one in half. And yeah some of the calls were ticky tack, but it's about time ASU got some calls. Additionally, don't play like thugs if you don't wanna get foul calls, that's how they played the first half, and the refs decided to call a tighter second half.
BenderInsertGirder | 03/02/08, 08:24 PM
Report Offensive CommentCome on guys, lay off the Trojans! They just need to learn to move a little more gracefully on the court. I recommend they all sign up for the Ballroom Dancing class that Matt Leinart took his last year there, assuming the academic demands are not too severe.
Gariboy | 03/02/08, 09:57 PM
Report Offensive CommentNot a USC fan by any means but I have seen plenty of games this year throughtout the Big 12 where it doe seem that the refs want to decide the outcome of a game. They just haven't been very consistent. I think the NCAA should review games in question and if they find a ref at fault they either fine them or pull until they get new glasses.
WildcatForLife | 03/02/08, 10:40 PM
Report Offensive Commentbad calls and missed calls are a part of the game -- good players and good teams adjust
silverblack23 | 03/02/08, 10:42 PM
Report Offensive CommentUniversity of Spoilt Children rules don't apply to the hardwood, lol.
rhymeister | 03/03/08, 06:48 AM
Report Offensive CommentIf you don't want so many fouls called, quit committing so many fouls.
1Hawkeye1 wants Vida | 03/03/08, 01:30 PM
Report Offensive Commenthey USC -- you wanna be thugs, you're gonna get called like thugs -- stop whining and man up -- too much Mayo on the hotdogs.
silverblack23 | 03/02/08, 01:09 PM
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THUGS! You are an idiot
Jabril1217 | 03/03/08, 03:25 PM
Report Offensive CommentUniversity of Spoilt Children rules don't apply to the hardwood, lol.
rhymeister | 03/03/08, 06:48 AM
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Learn to spell moron.
Jabril1217 | 03/03/08, 03:25 PM
Report Offensive Commentbad calls and missed calls are a part of the game -- good players and good teams adjust
silverblack23 | 03/02/08, 10:42 PM
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Bad calls: yes you adjust. But when your whole team basically fouls out, what adjutments can any coach make? 36 file shots in one half
Jabril1217 | 03/03/08, 03:27 PM
Report Offensive Commentfoul shots
Jabril1217 | 03/03/08, 03:28 PM
Report Offensive CommentWOW I am not even a USC fan and I think this is ridiculous. What up with the guy with the racist helmet avatar? Did you get turned down by a private school?
Iknow You | 03/03/08, 03:35 PM
Report Offensive Commentduke had 5 starters foul out and they didnt complain even though there was definitely **** calls. Get over it, the refs will never be perfect. And to jabril quit your bitching i thought the University of Spoiled Children comment was pretty damn funny i dont care who ya are.
bleedblue42 | 03/03/08, 05:44 PM
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