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					Originally Posted by  BadNewsRef
					 
				 
				Correct. But I do believe those who will be considered for working in the Sweet 16/Elite Eight are identified prior to the 1st round. 
 
I have a mentor who has worked the NCAA-W's tournament the last 4-5 years and she says when they get their opening weekend assignments there is some kind of code/indicator in the notification that tells them whether or not they have a chance to move on. 
			
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 That might be on the Women's side for sure. I am not sure that applies to the Men's side. The only reason I say that is because there is an official on this list that I know personally (we live in the same town) and he has worked the first round several years and they do not get called or a letter until the weekend is over. It seems like there is no other indication that they go further. But I will ask and find out that is for sure. 
Peace