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Originally posted by icallfouls
Additionally, we work for the conferences (meant coaches), and they talk with our assignors about how games are to be called or what needs the most attention. That is how most Points of Emphasis are arrived at. Each month the assignors hold a conference call with the NCAA to discuss concerns during the season and then further adjustments are implemented.
I have rambled enough, but hopefully the point is understood.
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Your post was very constructive and educational, thanks. And you're right about the different styles of play and the subsequent different ways the games are called. I recently learned that the teams cut up tape from their games and send the calls they have concerns about to the PAC 10, I'm guessing to Lou Campanelli's office. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.
Even with these regulatory practices in place, there doesn't seem to be much of a change. Here's an example illustrating the history of poor officiating in the PAC 10. A bad call or two is one thing, but consistently affecting the outcome of games is another. This is from an article in the Daily Wildcat, from March 1st, 1995.
"Some other instances of blown calls this year include a basket credited to UCLA's Ed O'Bannon at the end of the first half against the UA at Pauley Pavilion. The basket appeared to go in before the buzzer, but after the red light that signifies the end of the half came on. The officials may have been distracted by the glowing light and not concerned with whether or not the ball went in on time.
The basket was consequently allowed and the UA lost the game by two points."
Honestly, I just want things to get better. I understand that officials have one of the hardest jobs in the world, but I think we need some replacements in the PAC 10.