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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.

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O.J. Mayo, AP O.J. Mayo, AP
March 2, 2008  10:53 AM ET

Did Donaghe ref?

March 2, 2008  11:26 AM ET

36 free throw attempts in one half?!?!

March 2, 2008  12:57 PM ET

What usc someone forgot to payoff the refs?

March 2, 2008  01:09 PM ET

hey USC -- you wanna be thugs, you're gonna get called like thugs -- stop whining and man up -- too much Mayo on the hotdogs.

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March 2, 2008  02:05 PM ET

I didn't realize USC had a men's basketball team. My foul !!!

March 2, 2008  02:07 PM ET

Awwww, 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.

March 2, 2008  03:36 PM ET

"Half of our starting five fouled out."

So you had 2.5 players foul out? Never heard that one before.

March 2, 2008  04:30 PM ET

all of dukes starting 5 fouled out against wake
ALL 5!
so quit crying

March 2, 2008  08:24 PM ET

Haha 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.

March 2, 2008  09:57 PM ET

Come 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.

March 2, 2008  10:40 PM ET

Not 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.

March 2, 2008  10:42 PM ET

bad calls and missed calls are a part of the game -- good players and good teams adjust

March 3, 2008  06:48 AM ET

University of Spoilt Children rules don't apply to the hardwood, lol.

March 3, 2008  01:30 PM ET

If you don't want so many fouls called, quit committing so many fouls.

March 3, 2008  03:25 PM ET

hey 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

March 3, 2008  03:25 PM ET

University 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.

March 3, 2008  03:27 PM ET

bad 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

March 3, 2008  03:28 PM ET

foul shots

 
March 3, 2008  03:35 PM ET

WOW 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?

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