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Barry Mano, founder of referee magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), died last night at 82. Barry spent nearly 50 years championing sports officials, building Referee and NASO into the leading voice and advocacy organization for officiating at all levels. referee.com/barry-mano-fou…
@OffyUnfiltered It’s a fair question, but to be honest a little odd coming from an anonymous account, albeit with some interesting information and insight. You also comment on several sports. It’s rare to be a high level official in more than one or two.
"Under no circumstances should behavior like this go unpenalized, regardless of the sport or game situation... The official who failed to penalize Hurley’s abhorrent conduct is conspicuously missing. Speaks volumes." bit.ly/4dgoEZz
Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with UConn coach Dan Hurley near the end of the Huskies' historic NCAA tournament victory over the Duke Blue Devils, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four. More: spr.ly/6012B6mllE
The NFL has approved the one-year rule that allows the NFL Officiating Department to correct clear and obvious errors made by on-field officials in the event of a work stoppage involving the league’s regular game officials, sources tell The Athletic.
Hoping this is the last time it needs to be addressed, but there seems to be confusion as to what the rules are regarding contact between a coach and official. Many seem to assume that any contact between a coach and official by rule must result in a technical. This is not true. This is what's in the rulebook, specifically rule 10.2.h which says an unsporting Class A technical should be assessed to a coach or player who "disrespectfully contacts an official or makes a threat of physical intimidation or harm to include pushing, shoving, spitting, or attempting to make physical contact with an official." The phrases "disrespectfully" and "physical intimidation or harm" are by definition subjective. So it's up to the official in that situation to decide whether he is being disrespected or intimidated. The ref in this situation did not believe he was. Seeing as how the "contact" came right after Mullins' game winning shot, it's reasonable to interpret that Hurley was pumped about the shot and not trying to intimidate or threaten the official. That is my interpretation as well. Reasonable (and especially unreasonable lol) minds can differ, but to assert that the referee did not follow the rules in this situation is factually inaccurate. Thank you for you attention to this matter.
Just in: NFL owners have approved a new rule that, if replacement refs are used this season, would allow the NFL Officiating Department in New York to correct clear and obvious misses that impact the game. So, for example, if the “Fail Mary” were to happen again with replacement refs, they’d be able to correct the call.
Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with UConn coach Dan Hurley near the end of the Huskies' historic NCAA tournament victory over the Duke Blue Devils, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four. More: spr.ly/6012B6mllE
Terry seems to think Roger was dinged for the Hurley incident. Interesting.
"Everybody in the league got a memo to not talk about the ref situation.. If they don't get this figured out we're gonna have replacement refs" ~ @PSchrags #PMSLive
@OffyUnfiltered Hahahaha, you either have too much time on your hands or you’re a bot. I’m not sitting here parsing videos to prove to some jackass on the internet what is blatantly obvious
@OffyUnfiltered My receipts would involve this app after any game either of those two officiated. Yesterday, High Knees missed or blew about 10 very simple calls in the UM-UT game. Szelc watched two players get forearm shivers right in front of him in the UI-Iowa game, no call. That’s a start
@OffyUnfiltered The rules aren’t complex actually; only those trying to gate keep the idea of criticizing officials say that. I’ve also officiated at various levels, I’m aware the job isn’t easy. It’s a lot harder when you’re constantly out of position, mugging for cameras, seeking conflict…
