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NCAA Officiating: Is It a Slump?

Andy Katz wonders if officiating is in a slump

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 19, 2008 8:16 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The officiating in college basketball has been one of the hot topics all year across the nation. From a dubious foul call 80 feet from the basket with 0.1 seconds left to give Georgetown the win over Villanova to the no-call on UCLA’s possibly-over-the-backboard shot, the nation’s referees have drawn the ire of many fans and commentators, writes Andy Katz of ESPN

"The state of college basketball for officials is in a slump,” says one former referee. Others think the controversy is nonexistent. "I don't think the officiating has changed; the emphasis has changed," Georgetown coach John Thompson III tells Katz. "Just the coverage of calls, of questionable calls, has gotten so much more attention."

Georgia head coach Andy Landers, right, has a discussion with referee Bob Trammell, left, concerning a call during in the first half of a college basketball game against LSU.
Georgia head coach Andy Landers, right, has a discussion with referee Bob Trammell, left, concerning a call during in the first half of a college basketball game against LSU.   (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Robert Morris head coach Mike Rice, right, makes the referee laugh during the second half of their 57-51 win over Boston College in a college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.
Robert Morris head coach Mike Rice, right, makes the referee laugh during the second half of their 57-51 win over Boston College in a college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Portland coach Eric Reveno gets the word from referee Sam Haddad about why Reveno was hit with a technical foul during the first half of Portland's basketball game against San Diego.
Portland coach Eric Reveno gets the word from referee Sam Haddad about why Reveno was hit with a technical foul during the first half of Portland's basketball game against San Diego.   (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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