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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
quote:
“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
quote:
“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 4:51 pm to Eternalmajin
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:55 pm to ksayetiger
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we will never know if fla would've scored without the 30 yard bonus
WAY more than that
Here is what Petrino specifically took issue with
*A bogus PI on Arkansas in the endzone.
*A non call of Offensive PI on Cooper in the endzone
*An overly gracious spot for Tebow
*A bogus personal foul
*A field goal on an expired clock.
*A blatant late hit out of bounds on a Hog in front of an official.
Petrino has specifically stated that he stands behind the above.
If the Offensive PI were called, just one of the above, it's 3rd and 20 on the 50 with 60 seconds remaining
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:59 pm to woopiginaustin
they should have been "FIRED"
Posted on 10/21/09 at 4:59 pm to woopiginaustin
great but we are stuck with these jerks this weekend. since they were accused of favoring Fla I can assume they will make sure not to help the favored team this weekend. This gamebetter not be close or we will be in trouble.
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 5:01 pm to GoBigOrange86
quote:Correct. They will not be doing the game.
I thought their next assignment was Tennessee @ Alabama?
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:01 pm to labamafan
quote:No, they are not doing our game.
great but we are stuck with these jerks this weekend. since they were accused of favoring Fla I can assume they will make sure not to help the favored team this weekend. This gamebetter not be close or we will be in trouble
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:01 pm to tuck
Are you sure? It sounds to me like they'll be doing this game and then getting some time off.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:02 pm to tuck
WHOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!! 
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:02 pm to bigpapamac
quote:Finebaum reported that they were not doing the game this weekend.
Are you sure? It sounds to me like they'll be doing this game and then getting some time off.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:02 pm to bigpapamac
That's what it sounded like to me too. Slive said they would be suspended for October 31st.
Still plenty of time for them to cost us our well-deserved upset.
Still plenty of time for them to cost us our well-deserved upset.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:02 pm to bigpapamac
So, who does Florida play on the 14th??
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:04 pm to bigpapamac
quote:Once you go down this road, I honestly don't see how any of these guys can ever officiate in the SEC again. The scrutiny will be unbearable. IMO, they are done for good. I just don't see how you can suspend them for screwing up and then somehow decide they are good to go.
Are you sure? It sounds to me like they'll be doing this game and then getting some time off.
Posted on 10/21/09 at 5:04 pm to Sao
Suspension for Dummies:
THE CREW WILL NOT DO ANOTHER GAME TIL THE 14TH, AND MIGHT NOT BE ALLOWED TO CALL A BOWL.
THE CREW WILL NOT DO ANOTHER GAME TIL THE 14TH, AND MIGHT NOT BE ALLOWED TO CALL A BOWL.
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