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Message: [QUOTE="victor64, post: 2047223, member: 7101"] A couple of thoughts. I am not a fan of replays. It lengthens an already too long game and makes the officials hesitant. The quantity of good officials has decreased. Who wants to go do something where you get yelled at and named called for two hours? The pay is ok but not enough. Coaches have scouting reports on officials also. They game plan with them in mind. The best officials go where they are paid the most, can see the best talent or games and at the best venues. Other than UConn and a few other places, officials would prefer not go to Tulsa versus Cincinnati women's game where there are 500 people in the stands. Have you noticed that Geno has mellowed somewhat in his approach to officials? Probably sarcasm and subtle comments but not the frequent outbursts like the old days. Plus UConn kids complain less than most schools. On to the next play... Obviously, UConn has had some spotty cases of officiating this year and survived. As thin as they are on the bench, officiating is a major concern down the stretch. I bet if officiating does factor into an eventual loss this year, Geno will not use it as an excuse. He isn't allowed to publicly but privately he will admit there is nothing he can do about things he can't control. Even if he requests a certain official never to work a game for him in the future , it won't change the output. [/QUOTE]