Precision Timing System

[Burtis449]

All season long, both men and women's officials wear the "Precision Timing" device on their belts. [I know, they don't wear "belts"!]
But in both the Final Four and the Championship games this device was not worn in either men's or women's games. Same thing last year.
Does anyone have any idea why these were not used in these "important" games?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Burtis449

All season long, both men and women's officials wear the "Precision Timing" device on their belts. [I know, they don't wear "belts"!]
But in both the Final Four and the Championship games this device was not worn in either men's or women's games. Same thing last year.
Does anyone have any idea why these were not used in these "important" games?

Not just the FF. The entire tournament is done without the system.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Burtis449

Does anyone have any idea why these were not used in these "important" games?

The all important dollar.

[canuckrefguy]

Originally Posted by APG

The all important dollar.

I can certainly see why they won't pay for it. The NCAA Tournament is not at all profitable, and is hanging on by a thread financially. CBS pays a pittance for the TV rights, merchandising sucks, and they're practically giving the tickets away.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by canuckrefguy

Because as we all know, the NCAA Tournament is not at all profitable, and is hanging on by a thread financially. CBS pays a pittance for the TV rights, merchandising sucks, and they're practically giving the tickets away.

Might be that PTS folks know this and are asking for more money than the NCAA is willing to pay.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Adam

Might be that PTS folks know this and are asking for more money than the NCAA is willing to pay.

Unless the PTS company is asking for millions of $$$ I don't see a financial agreement being the hinderance.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Unless the PTS company is asking for millions of $$$ I don't see a financial agreement being the hinderance.

I agree, but there has to be some reason the NCAA isn't using it. If it was $10, they'd use it. If it was $10,000,000, they probably wouldn't. I imagine the point where they're ok is somewhere in the middle, but not yet where the two are meeting.

I can't imagine the technology is that difficult to replicate or match. If patents are an issue, then someone should be able to achieve the same results with different tech. I'm just speculating now, though.

All we really know is the conferences all use it. The NCAA uses it for the NIT. The NCAA does not use it for the big dance. Not sure why, but there has to be some reason; even if we think it's insufficient, someone disagrees.