[ChuckElias]

Lax in what way? You mean like not giving the "stop clock" signal? Or using fists for a "block" signal? Stuff like that?

If that's what you mean, then I can think of a couple things. First, the NCAA really wants its officials to use proper mechanics. We get told this a lot. And the "stop clock" signal which used to be listed as optional, is now back to being mandatory.

Having said that, I think that there are assignors at the D1 level who don't put the same priority on mechanics as the NCAA directives do. They probably care more about good calls than good mechanics. And I also think that's very understandable.

Lastly, realistically, who's going to tell Burr, Higgins, Clougherty, et. al, that they need to change? They're the best officials and nobody is going to take games away from them b/c they fail to give the "stop clock" signal.

JMO.