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Originally posted by BTTB

1) Does the PAC have the same reputation among other conferences and/or within professional refereeing circles that it has with the fans?

Out here in the West, Pac 10 has the reputation of being the hoops pinnacle, including officiating.

2) Are the PAC officials more or less qualified on average than other officials, and/or are they compensated as well, more, or less than other officials?

More qualified (however you may be defining it). These are the most respected officials in the area. Many are working multiple D1 conferences. Pac 10 is the highest paying conference out here.

3) Does anyone know where the "hyper-strict" officiating style of the PAC comes from, and for what purpose?

Rough play has been a Point of emphasis in NCAA mens for the past few years. You may be observing some of the "reining-in" of the game.

4) What can the fans do to focus attention on this subject, if it isn't perceived as a problem by those who should know better?

Not much you can do. You've obviously seen alot of basketball throughout the years, so you'd agree that the game is changing and becoming more physical. Officials are challenged to maintain fairness and control.

Wait until you start seeing all of those fouls at the end of the game called as intentional fouls.


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