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Watching one player shoot 22 free throws in a game is the very definition of "excitement".

Three seconds and shuffling the feet inside as Edey was guilty of and did most of the night give a decided advantage to a player. Officials failing to enforce the rules are doing a disservice to game. Allowing a large lane player to park in the lane or take an extra step is no better than allowing a guard to take an extra step or carry the ball -- both of which were called numerous times doing the SEC season. Again, fifteen proud years of doing it when we only had 2 man crews and I (we) never hesitated to put a stop to guys trying to bend the rules. The minute you made a lane call it would magically stop for the most part. Lastly, when someone tells you that you get two steps in basketball that tells you they don't have a clue. You do not get 2 steps you get 1 and 1/2 steps....if don't release the ball before that "2nd" step foot lands, you have travelled. You do have to throw out the NBA because that game has become a farce.

Coach Barnes was his usual classy self but if you digest what he said, even before watching the film, the guy was parked in the lane all day. And these officials where in way over their heads. As a former referee, this game was too big for these referees. They failed to do the basics that as a referee that you should always do. You see 2 colors - in this case, white and orange. You never pay attention to the pedigree or reputation of the players when making a call. Lastly, you rely on simple things -- you call traveling and 3 seconds no matter who is guilty of it. They failed in their duties and after the tape is reviewed by their supervisors hopefully none of them will move on to officiate any games in the final four of this tournament.

Purdue’s supporting cast didn’t set the world on fire either. That being said three seconds violations are in the rule book along with taking extra step down low. Also, using your hands to redirect a player in front of you is a pushing foul no matter what team you play for. Lastly, extending your arms outside your frame to clear out an opponent is clearly against the rules. I hate to site the rule book but doing all of these things is either a violation or foul….no matter how big you are or which team you play for. An honest person could easily see that was not the case in this game.