| Did Brent Musburger have a few dollars on Oklahoma last night? His partner, Fran Fraschilla, made a thinly-veiled reference to such a possibility in the closing minute of Iowa State's eventual win — and cover — during ESPN's broadcast of the game. Musburger, who is known for dropping references to the point spread and total while he's calling games, didn't exactly deny it. With 31 seconds left in the game and Oklahoma trailing 74-68, an out-of-bounds play was initially ruled in the Sooners' favor. Fraschilla said to Musburger, "I bet you don't want them to review that call, do ya?" Laughter ensued from both of them. Oklahoma was a 6-point underdog. "I don't know what you're talking about," Musburger said, laughing still. Then he pretty much admitted to what Fraschilla was hinting. "Yes, I do (know what you're talking about), and no, I don't (want them to review it)," Musburger said. Well, they reviewed it, the call was reversed, and Iowa State went on to win by seven, 77-70. Oklahoma, by the way, was up by 19 at halftime. A desperation heave from guard Dinjiyl Walker would have covered the spread for the Sooners, but it missed badly. Exclaimed Musburger, "Long three at the buzzer . . . that would have counted." We would have liked to have that one, too , Brent. Win a seat at the SuperContest: Register for Satellite Series | 
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