Final 4 Officials

[biz]

Originally Posted by Matt S.

As a side note, Sweet 16 & Elite 8 officials make $950, Final Four/Championship guys earn $1400. Both totals (not including per diem) are less than some of the big dogs make during the regular season!!!

In some cases a lot less. From what I understand the NCAA does this in other sports as well. The idea being that the conferences are competing for the best officials by offering the best pay, but working the tourney is an honor so they can undercut the top rates in the premier conferences.

A friend of mine who refs college soccer has told me that it's almost not worth the time off of work to work the College Cup (soccer's final four). The key word must be almost because he's worked the last 3.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Matt S.

As a side note, Sweet 16 & Elite 8 officials make $950, Final Four/Championship guys earn $1400. Both totals (not including per diem) are less than some of the big dogs make during the regular season!!!

What conference(s) pays more than a $1400 single game fee?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

What conference(s) pays more than a $1400 single game fee?

The Missouri Valley does.

D1 Fees by Conference

See post #20. If that poster's info is accurate.

[ump76]

I think Gary Maxwell is due. He was the alternate 2 years ago and has done a great job. No 'on court' time yet in the Final Four. One of the best D1 officials to not get the call.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

The Missouri Valley does.

D1 Fees by Conference

See post #20. If that poster's info is accurate.

He normally isn't. I would be stunned if he was on this one. That seems unbelievable for a mid-major conference.

Originally Posted by ump76

I think Gary Maxwell is due. He was the alternate 2 years ago and has done a great job. No 'on court' time yet in the Final Four. One of the best D1 officials to not get the call.

He's certainly eligible as he worked a regional final.