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ACC Reprimands Notre Dame Coach for Referee Confrontation

1/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

The ACC publicly reprimanded Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry after a heated incident following the team's 72-71 loss to California on January 2, 2026, with Notre Dame now at 10-5.
Shrewsberry confronted referee Adam Flore over a controversial late call that allowed Cal's Dai Dai Ames to complete a four-point play.
The officials initially reversed the foul decision and later ruled it a shooting foul.
Shrewsberry apologized, acknowledging his actions were inappropriate and not reflective of his leadership role.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, the NCAA introduced stricter conduct guidelines for coaches, prompted by high-profile reprimands, including Bob Knight's. This initiative aimed to foster sportsmanship and respect, resulting in a 30% rise in penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. The recent reprimand of Micah Shrewsberry after a contentious game against California reflects ongoing challenges in maintaining professionalism in collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

The ACC publicly reprimanded Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry after a heated incident following the team's 72-71 loss to California on January 2, 2026, with Notre Dame now at 10-5.
Shrewsberry confronted referee Adam Flore over a controversial late call that allowed Cal's Dai Dai Ames to complete a four-point play.
The officials initially reversed the foul decision and later ruled it a shooting foul.
Shrewsberry apologized, acknowledging his actions were inappropriate and not reflective of his leadership role.

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