One thing I hate about basketball is how teams can switch things up down the stretch with so much emphasis on baiting refs into calling fouls, and they do.

Look at the @ Arizona, @Iowa State, Wisconsin games that we played and those teams absolutely used the refs to get back in the game each time with late whistles, and 1s, kicking their legs out on three point attempt, etc. I have no doubt Alabama had the refs in their back pocket down the stretch there.

Sure, aggressive play absolutely plays a big part, but I wish refs would not bail players out late, time after time, allowing their team to get back in the game when they are clearly looking to get to the line, this after being abused and beat most of the game through regular play. Refs need to make players earn it instead of getting a chunk of their points at line late.

End rant.