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SEC Officials Suspended
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:43 pm
The officiating crew from Saturday’s Arkansas at Florida football game will be removed from its next scheduled assignment on Oct. 31 and will not be assigned to officiate as a crew until Nov. 14, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive announced Wednesday.
“A series of calls that have occurred during the last several weeks have not been to the standard that we expect from our officiating crews,” said Slive. “I believe our officiating program is the best in the country, however, there are times when these actions must be taken.”
Following each weekend, the conference office reviews games from the previous week, using video replays as well as interviews with officials, coaches and administrators.
“While only a few calls have been identified, the entire crew shoulders responsibility for each play. I have taken this action because there must be accountability in our officiating program,” added Slive. “Our institutions expect the highest level of officiating in all of our sports and it is the duty of the conference office to uphold that expectation.”
In addition, there will be an impact on eligibility for post-season bowl assignments for the crew.
“A series of calls that have occurred during the last several weeks have not been to the standard that we expect from our officiating crews,” said Slive. “I believe our officiating program is the best in the country, however, there are times when these actions must be taken.”
Following each weekend, the conference office reviews games from the previous week, using video replays as well as interviews with officials, coaches and administrators.
“While only a few calls have been identified, the entire crew shoulders responsibility for each play. I have taken this action because there must be accountability in our officiating program,” added Slive. “Our institutions expect the highest level of officiating in all of our sports and it is the duty of the conference office to uphold that expectation.”
In addition, there will be an impact on eligibility for post-season bowl assignments for the crew.
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Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:44 pm to ever43
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“I believe our officiating program is the best in the country...
Bull shite
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:46 pm to ever43
we will never know if fla would've scored without the 30 yard bonus, but those calls were horseshite
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:49 pm to ever43
I'm glad to hear this. We don't need these Idiots to cost any team a game. Arky had a right to complain.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:49 pm to ever43
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“I believe our officiating program is the best in the country,
Oh god, side hurting so much from the laughter
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Nov. 14
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@Alabama 11/7
*whew*
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:51 pm to ever43
Where did you hear this. Do you have a link?
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:00 pm to ever43
I thought their next assignment was Tennessee @ Alabama?
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:06 pm to ever43
Well, at least they took some action. It's about time....
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:07 pm to ever43
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removed from its next scheduled assignment on Oct. 31
Well that's strange. Their "next scheduled assignment" and "Oct 31" are not the same. Their next scheduled assignment technically is 10/24.
Finebaum just said it again. They WILL NOT work this weekend.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:27 pm to ever43
Glad to see they are doing something about it.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 8:03 pm to ever43
Thank God. I didn't need the SEC to validate what I saw with my own two eyes. IT'S ABOUT frickIN TIME somebody begins to hold piece of shite cheating refs accountable!
Btw, Germans, as far as I'm concerned....
Like I said last weekend......
Btw, Germans, as far as I'm concerned....
Like I said last weekend......
Posted on 10/22/09 at 10:18 am to ever43
I for one am glad to see some accountability, finally.
This after many calls over the last few years that are totally inexplicable. My impression as an LSU fan is that LSU was on the short end of that particular stick numerous times, especially when something was on the line.
I know fans of other schools feel the same. And as I watched Arkansas battle Florida last weekend I had a case of deja-vu. Those two back to back PF calls, and the no call on Cooper for Offensive PI were totally bogus.
Good. About damn time some of these guys are being called out for their (some might say deliberate) mistakes.
This after many calls over the last few years that are totally inexplicable. My impression as an LSU fan is that LSU was on the short end of that particular stick numerous times, especially when something was on the line.
I know fans of other schools feel the same. And as I watched Arkansas battle Florida last weekend I had a case of deja-vu. Those two back to back PF calls, and the no call on Cooper for Offensive PI were totally bogus.
Good. About damn time some of these guys are being called out for their (some might say deliberate) mistakes.
Posted on 10/22/09 at 11:14 am to ever43
One week late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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