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Should be a higher standard
Keeping in mind that all this is allegations, etc...
The official should be held to a higher standard. In no way should the official curse a player--regardless of the level. Yeah there is a double standard, but as a community we should not defend this action.
Did the alleged act(s) affect the outcome of the game? Undoubtedly not. Did the action affect the perception of the officials in the game? Undoubtedly yes.
As an official, I would certainly take umbrage if a player came and told me "Get your A** in position so you can make that call." As an official, I have recourse, though. I can assess a technical foul. What recourse does the player have? His only recourse is what has happened with the Big East Conference after the fact.
An unnecessary and uncalled for situation.
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