Whining about the refs.

@Philbo (578)
Canada
June 12, 2009 4:40pm CST
Does anyone else here find that there is a lot more whining about the referees in this years playoffs than in times past? Especially coming from the two teams in the finals throughout the playoffs. I think out of the final four the least amount of complaining came from the Cavaliers. Referees are human and will make mistakes. Sometimes really bad ones. It is hard as a referee not to be biased. I'm not saying the refereeing is great in these playoff but so much of this is coming off as whining. This years playoffs are awesome but I could do with out hearing all the bellyaching.
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@khayshenz (1384)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I agree that there's tons of whining - but on the other hand, refs call some of the ticky tacky fouls that I cannot stand! And then they're inconsistent - if you're gonna call moving screen on one team, make sure you're calling the same thing on the other team. I agree that they're human - I also agree that they can't call EVERYTHING because the game is so fast and they have to make lightning quick decisions. HOWEVER, if you're going to call it foul on one team, make sure you're calling it foul on the other.
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@Philbo (578)
• Canada
12 Jun 09
I agree with you on this one. Don't nitpick, be consistent and try to be fair. I think the refs have to be accountable and should have to be evaluated regularly. I just don't like the whining to the press after the games by the coaches and players.