Didn't foul on the catch.
Scar Tissue said:
I can't believe MSU didn't foul.
Completely agree. I feel very sad for Vic and the team. One of the risks of playing a championship game on a national stage is a gut-wrenching loss that haunts you for life. We just saw that happen to MSU.Gap said:
Mississippi St. collapsed and blew a game for the national championship. That really sucks for Vic, but they should have had that game wrapped up. They blew a 15 point 2nd half lead (5 point lead at 1:40 to go). McCowan missed an uncontested 1 footer for the lead with 30 seconds left and then fouled at half court with 3 seconds left to stop the clock and setup the Notre Dame game winner. William could have drove into the Notre Dame defender and drawn a foul after the steal with 7 seconds left as the Notre Dame defender was out of position but instead passed the ball and had it deflected. That would have put William at the FT line.
These chances don't come around very often. Vic's best opportunities without Gary Blair may have passed. He loses 4 senior starters including Vivians. Vic is a great coach, but he may never get a NC outside of as Blair's assistant.
Thanks for sharing. I didn't see it, and your viewpoint assuages my disappointment.biobioprof said:
I just backed up the Tivo and rewatched it and I'm afraid the non-call on Mabrey is correct. The view on the replays from the end line makes it look like a tackle, but in the side view it looks like a clean pick with William falling down as she tries to recover the ball.
biobioprof said:
I just backed up the Tivo and rewatched it and I'm afraid the non-call on Mabrey is correct. The view on the replays from the end line makes it look like a tackle, but in the side view it looks like a clean pick with William falling down as she tries to recover the ball.
I'm sure we'll get Zapruder film level frame by frame analysis from the Miss State and ND sites.BQ92 said:
It sure looked like their shoulders collided
Gap said:
These chances don't come around very often. Vic's best opportunities without Gary Blair may have passed. He loses 4 senior starters including Vivians. Vic is a great coach, but he may never get a NC outside of as Blair's assistant.
Who brings a better team into 2018-19? My money is on Blair and the Aggies.mazzag said:Gap said:
These chances don't come around very often. Vic's best opportunities without Gary Blair may have passed. He loses 4 senior starters including Vivians. Vic is a great coach, but he may never get a NC outside of as Blair's assistant.
Are you kidding me? Vic without Blair? WTH has Blair done since he lost Vic? He coaches at Mississippi state and A&M's only championship was when he was here. Haven't sniffed one since, much less played 2 back to back and IIRC, Vic has kicked our asses in conference play. Time for Blair to retire and bring Vic home.
Seems like a low-risk bet considering the comparative experience and accomplishment on both rosters next year.Gap said:Who brings a better team into 2018-19? My money is on Blair and the Aggies.mazzag said:Gap said:
These chances don't come around very often. Vic's best opportunities without Gary Blair may have passed. He loses 4 senior starters including Vivians. Vic is a great coach, but he may never get a NC outside of as Blair's assistant.
Are you kidding me? Vic without Blair? WTH has Blair done since he lost Vic? He coaches at Mississippi state and A&M's only championship was when he was here. Haven't sniffed one since, much less played 2 back to back and IIRC, Vic has kicked our asses in conference play. Time for Blair to retire and bring Vic home.
94chem said:
I could not understand why MSU didn't go early to the post. But then when I saw McGowan try to pass it back out, I understood why. Still McGowan shooting from 4 feet on every possession would've probably won the game.
mazzag said:
History shows Vic will, there's more to it than just players. We'll get bounced outta the tourney early. He'll go to the E8 with an overhauled team. I'm excited about Chennedy but one player can't salvage a career.