There's always room for passion and emotion in sports. But there's a line that shouldn't be crossed. At least not frequently, anyway. Every once in a while is cool. But Dan Hurley seems to be a habitual line-stepper here.

A Big East official, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on the subject, told NJ Advance Media that Hurley wasn’t fined, adding that it’s rare for a fine or suspension to be levied for a non-league game.

Dan Hurley fell. So did UConn. Hurley, the often-fiery coach of the two-time defending national champions, was livid over an over-the-back call in the final minute of overtime in what became No. 2 UConn’s 99-97 loss to Memphis in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.