1.   And an apparent missed call by the SEC officiating crew hurt Alabama as well.

2.   And waiting for him was an officiating crew he would have preferred not to see because of past experiences.

3.   Asked what he thought of the officiating crew, Seattle defensive end Michael Sinclair did not mince words.

4.   After the final whistle blew, Brazilian players rushed the officiating crew, shouting and pointing fingers, while the U.S. team looked on blankly near the center circle.

5.   After they were separated by the officiating crew, Ulanov was guided away from the fray.

6.   Also on the officiating crew were Hugh Evans and Ken Mauer.

7.   But the officiating crew was on the spot and made the call.

8.   Did McAulay and his officiating crew handle the situation properly?

9.   Fans behind the basket were asked to first give up their pinwheels by the officiating crew before they had them reinstated moments later amid wild applause.

10.   Finally, Kobe Bryant went to the officiating crew and informed them of their mistake in not allowing a substitute.