Posted at 11:44 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2003
WAC suspends UH-San Jose officiating crew
Advertiser Staff
The Western Athletic Conference today suspended the seven-man crew that worked the University of Hawai'i’s controversial 13-10 victory over San Jose State Saturday, citing "several officiating errors on the final play of the game."A statement released by the conference office in Englewood, Colo., said the errors included that, "time had not expired and San Jose State should have had the opportunity to run one more play from the Hawai'i one-yard line."
Saturday referee Gene Semko ruled that time had expired before Spartan quarterback Scott Rislov spiked the ball.
The officiating crew will receive a one-game suspension and the seven officials will not be considered for any postseason assignments, the WAC said in the release.
Commissioner Karl Benson said, "The WAC has a long tradition of outstanding officiating and we believe our current staff of officials are as good as those in any other conference. However, when errors are made, especially those that may have impact on the outcome of the game, it is necessary to hold officials accountable for those mistakes."
