1.   Everyone wants to blame the referees when their team loses.

2.   Apparently, when the going gets tough, the tough blame the referees.

3.   Dick Motta blamed the referees.

4.   No referee can be blamed for how the Jazz has turned as soft as pastels on the offensive boards.

5.   When Cherry blamed the referees, I blamed the referees.

6.   You can blame the referees.

7.   Athletico coach Radomir Antic, as is usual following a disappointing score, blamed the referee.

8.   Colosimo also blamed referee Simon Micallef for allowing too many rough challenges because it was just an exhibition match.

9.   Instead of blaming the referee, the Germans might be better off taking an honest look at their glaring weaknesses.

10.   Some blamed the referee.