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[QUOTE="UCONNJACK, post: 4802677, member: 881"]
Coaches opinions of O’Connell from a 2021 Athletic article regarding the best and worst college referees. Look at the fourth quote.

[B]Brian O’Connell[/B]

“Experienced. Reffed big games. He’s not going to get caught up in the game. I think he’s going to call it as he sees it.”

“I do like Brian. He’s a good official, very good. I’d say he’s in my top 10. Very fair. Accurate. You can talk to Brian.’’

“I love Brian. Former player, just gets it. He’s the kind, you don’t worry about him reffing a game, like, against [URL='https://theathletic.com/college-basketball/team/duke-blue-devils-college-basketball/']Duke[/URL]. It’s not like Duke is going to get every call.’’

“Brian is very, very, very prone to listening. Like listening to chatter that doesn’t involve the game, even like with fans. He’s also the kind of guy who will talk to an assistant coach like, ‘sit down.’ Disrespectful. That’s a grown man.’’

“I love Brian. He’s my favorite referee. He’s tough on the road. He doesn’t bend. I want a guy who’s not going to talk to coaches. Just call the game. And don’t get swayed by the crowd.’’
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