The eight-man officiating crew that botched the end of the Central Michigan-Oklahoma State game has been suspended for two games, the Mid-American Conference announced Sunday.And the Big 12 announced that the two-person video replay crew that worked the game also has been suspended for two games. In addition, the replay crew will be prohibited from working postseason games this season.The crew missed an opportunity to advise the MAC officiating crew of the misapplication of the penalty giving CMU an untimed down that resulted in its game-winning touchdown, Big 12 coordinator of officials Walt Anderson said in a statement. NCAA rules permit instant replay to correct egregious errors and it is unacceptable that it did not occur in this situation.Officials mistakenly gave Central Michigan (2-0) an untimed final play from midfield after Oklahoma State (1-1) was penalized for intentional grounding while trying to run off the last four seconds of the fourth quarter with a three-point lead.On that play, the Chippewas scored a touchdown on a long pass and lateral to win 30-27. The referee admitted afterward that an error was made by extending the game after a loss-of-down penalty.After a thorough review and evaluation of the entire Central Michigan at Oklahoma State contest, we have decided to suspend the officiating crew for the next two consecutive weeks, Bill Carollo, national coordinator of college football officials, said in statement released by the MAC.Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder voiced his protest, but the result of the game was final.---Online: AP College Football site: http://collegefootball.ap.org/ LOS ANGELES -- Following up consecutive Sweet Sixteen appearances with the programs fourth losing season since John Wooden was hired in 1948 doesnt cut it at UCLA.Coach Steve Alford found that out real quick.With fans irate after a 15-17 finish and no postseason invite, Alford returned a one-year contract extension he signed after his first season. He also wrote an apology letter to the fans.Coach Wooden raised the bar at UCLA; theres expectations, he said. When you dont meet or come close to those expectations, there are going to be consequences. I want the fans to know there is frustration on our part just as much if not even more so. Just letting them know we care.Then Alford went out and recruited the best class hes brought to Westwood since arriving in 2013.Lonzo Ball is the headliner, a 6-foot-6 guard from nearby Chino Hills who led his high school to a California state title and undefeated season. Balls arrival should allow Bryce Alford, the coachs son playing his final season, to shift to the 2 spot and allow Ball to focus on ball-handling duties.T.J. Leaf is the other prized recruit. Like Ball, the 6-9 forward was also a McDonalds All-American who scored 3,022 points in his prep career in El Cajon in San Diego County.Bring what you brought out of high school to Westwood, the elder Alford has told his newcomers. Thats why youre here, and thats what we need out of you as a team.The Bruins were picked to finish third in the Pac-12 by the media. They were 6-12 last season and had the 10th-worst defense in the league, allowing 76.7 points a game. Blending newcomers Ball and Leaf with the veterans and improving the defensive play will be Alfords top priorities as he seeks to engineer a quick fix that gets the Bruins back to the NCAA Tournament.ddddddddddddUCLA opens the season at home against Pacific on Nov. 11. The Bruins play five games at home in the first month of the season and make the short trip to Orange County for the Wooden Legacy tournament over Thanksgiving.Their non-conference schedule is highlighted by a trip to Kentucky on Dec. 3 and a week later Michigan visits Pauley Pavilion.Here are some things to watch this season with the Bruins:RETURNING STARTERS: Besides the younger Alford, the Bruins return three other starters from last season: senior guard Isaac Hamilton (16.8 points per game), 7-foot junior Thomas Welsh (11.2 and 8.5 rebounds) and sophomore guard Aaron Holiday (10.3), who could slide into a sixth-man role with Balls arrival. That gives UCLA the second-most returning scoring in the Pac-12 behind Stanford.3-POINT LAND: UCLAs returning players shot a combined 37 percent from 3-point range last season and took 93 percent of the teams total 3-point attempts. Their top long-range shooter was Holiday, who hit 42 percent from beyond the arc. Hamilton was also efficient, shooting 38 percent from 3-point range.BIG IKE: Ike (say EE-kay) Anigbogu, a 6-10, 250-pounder from nearby Corona could play his way into a prominent role as a freshman. He rounds out the touted trio that Alford landed, all of whom are from Southern California.BETTER START: The Bruins will look to set a winning tone in their first game after being upset in overtime by Monmouth in last seasons opener, one of a handful of embarrassing losses to start a season. They also lost openers in 2009 and 2011 under Ben Howland and 2002 under Steve Lavin. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' ' 

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