PAC 10 Officiating

[icallfouls]

There is another way to look at all of this.

There is definitely a different style of play once you get to the Rockies. In the east, much like the NBA, there is alot pack it and dump the ball into the post. Hence it appears that the officials 'let them play.' Very few teams get out and run the floor on a game to game basis.

In the west, again like the NBA, the style is to get up and down the floor with athletic guard and forward play. Think about it, can you name a post player out west? These teams get out and run more often than not (ie, AZ 100, UO 87).

Most officials recognize the strengths of the teams playing on a given night and allow the teams to compete accordingly.

Anyway, the games are called differently, which has been the case for YEARS. Since you are a 'cat fan, imagine how Lute would react to Stoudamire getting 'handled' all over the floor.

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 implimented.

I have rambled enough, but hopefully the point is understood.