Originally Posted by
CoachJ10
Hopefully you understood the Thad Motta comment was a little hyperbole. And yes, there is no doubt that Syracuse did not make winning plays down the stretch.
But it doesn't ignore the fact that it was a poorly officiated game that definitely favored OSU. They were fortunate to get the whistles they did, and it did in fact shape the play and outcome of the game.
(As an aside, Craft would be a phenomenal defender if he just relegated himself to moving his feet...a skill he is great at and should be lauded for. However, the constant grabbing and holding that he sprinkles in makes him frustrating to watch.)