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SEC Commissioner Releases Statement On Officiating During Football Games

by Larry Leo

October 24, 201934 Comments

SEC Commissioner Releases Statement On Officiating During Football Games

On Wednesday, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey addressed the criticism of the conference's officials have been getting this season so far. Here's a part of it...

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The rules of football permit us to utilize modern technologies to review some, but not all, officiating calls. And while some calls are overturned, we know from our extensive review of all game films that our officials get the call right in the vast, vast majority of situations. SEC Football Officials are dedicated to their work and approach each game with integrity and focus on fairly administering the competition.

But mistakes occur, and when errors happen, the next questions are, “What happens now? Where is the accountability?”

SEC officials are held accountable for the overall body of their work and the work of their officiating crew, which is reviewed on a weekly basis throughout the season and on an annual basis.

Ongoing performance evaluations are used to determine game assignments, postseason assignments, compensation levels and ultimately, whether an official is invited to return for the following season. You can learn more here.

In addition, during the season, officials’ assignments may be altered based on in-season performance. By protocol, the SEC does not publicly announce these assignment changes.

SEC Bylaws require that coaches and administrators refrain from public criticism of officials, as well as making public comments about any specific communications with the Conference office related to officiating. This is a bylaw that was enacted by unanimous vote of the SEC’s member institutions and it is the responsibility of the Conference office to enforce this bylaw by use of private or public reprimands, fines or suspensions.

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TGK4LSU•54 months

If public criticism is not acceptable by SEC members, then don't insult everyone's intelligence when you praise an officiating crew for doing a great job after they bungle numerous calls. ( LSU vs A&M)

Jabontik•54 months

You need new protocols and bylaws dumbass

arseinclarse•54 months

I missed the part where he admits hat they suck bama’s peen

The Real Drooby•54 months

You have to read it backwards

BuzzSaw 12•54 months

I don't believe you. Sincerely Ron Burgundy

BobABooey•54 months

Offixiating

ByUselves•54 months

Well Greg, for the vast, vast majority of the time, they actually suck!

USEyourCURDS•54 months

Then why do we see the same shite crews officiating SEC games year in and year out?

Miznoz•54 months

You all lose to Bama because they're better, not the refs, quit crying.

Hangit•54 months

Your arse sucks buttermilk, or you are a liar. Quit crying about people pointing out the obvious. We all have fricking DVR's and can watch these bullshite calls again.

GeeOH•54 months

Maybe so...but the officiating helps secure some of those wins. Well never know. But the refs absolutely show bias. It's on tape

NASA_ISS_Tiger•54 months

Accountability within SEC Officiating....what does it mean? Ask Marc Curles. Suspension. That's it. Suspended for a game and he MIGHT have missed out on a playoff game or two. But these guys have REAL Jobs during the week. Screw a coach over...and the coach calls you on it..and it makes a difference in the game...coach gets "I'm sorry coach, we got that one wrong". Do that too many times...and the money holders start looking for a new coach. The difference is...coaching IS his job. Of course the most obvious answer is...coach your team right and those calls don't matter in the end. But the SEC Officiating is suspect to some odd things. Coincidence or not. It looks odd.

wallowinit•54 months

A Blatant no comment o the obvious "missed" calls which is the majority of the controversy.

Placekicker•54 months

Blah blah blah.....protect Bama..... it’s a lot of money at stake..... big game with LSU......TV ratings....... blah blah blah.........

Macavity92•54 months

Seems like the big Bama v LSU matchup could work in our favor this weekend, if they really are protecting a 1 v 2 game for ratings.

TigerFanInSouthland•54 months

The SEC is by far the most corrupt conference in the country. You can see it on display every Saturday and with how soft as baby shite Alabama’s schedule is year in and year out.

pellietigersaint•54 months

Lick my balls Gregory

idlewatcher•54 months

That couldn’t be a more dismissive statement

Craft•54 months

I want to punch this guy straight in the face

UGATiger26•54 months

Does this jackass even understand what the controversy is all about? "And while some calls are overturned, we know from our extensive review of all game films that our officials get the call right in the vast, vast majority of situations." This has little to do with plays that actually get reviewed, and more to do with the disparate application (or lack thereof) of penalties, which by and large are not reviewed.

YardEngr11•54 months

Your officials stink. Do something about it.

Mr. Hangover•54 months

9 motherfricking paragraphs to say NOTHING

YardEngr11•54 months

And where is the office for SEC officials? Alabama! Enough said.

TigerB8•54 months

He's feeling the heat! Good. He can shut up the coaches, but he cannot shut up the fans. This same shite bag took Florida's side the the LSU Hurricane-gate. He's only protecting a couple of teams in this conference.

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