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Originally posted by Nevadaref
You may want him, but you wouldn't argue that he is THE best official that could be on the game would you?
Think for a brief moment exactly why is it that you like him? Are your reasons similar to what I wrote above? Been around for a long time, familiar with him, know what he calls and doesn't, name recognition, paper resume of what games he has worked, etc.
Do you know him personally? Do you feel comfortable talking to him?
Or do you think that he gets a higher percentage of calls right than other D-I officials?
Is his game management clearly better?
Is it court presence? 
In short, I am not saying that he is not a quality official, but I am challenging you to pinpoint what it is specifically that make you want him on your game.
Rich, I think this is an interesting question and really would like to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
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I don't think you can ignore history and reputation when deciding who the best person is to work a game.
Has Clougherty lost a step? Probably. However, his experience and reputation count for something.
Now, having said all that I said about wanting Clougherty on my game, would I assign him? I don't know.
I think every Final Four and championship game should have at least one official (I'll call him the U2) that has never worked a game AT THAT LEVEL. How else do you build a "staff" that has experience?
The U1 should have worked at that level before, but not often enought that people talk about how often he's been there.
Let the R be the guy with a lot of experience. So whether it is Higgins, Clougherty, Valentine, etc., I'd only have one of those really experienced guys work in each of the 3 games.
--Rich