NCAA Changes Official Mid-Game Due to Background Conflict

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The NCAA replaced an official during the Chattanooga-N.C. State game due to a background conflict. The official's undisclosed school affiliation was discovered after the game had started. Chattanooga coach Shawn Poppie was informed of the change at halftime.

The NCAA changed one of the officials at the half of the Chattanooga - N.C. State game Saturday because of a background conflict . An online profile for Umpire 2 Tommi Paris revealed that she had a master's degree from Chattanooga , which was not disclosed.

The NCAA asks officials to disclose school affiliations to avoid conflicts. Chattanooga coach Shawn Poppie learned of the change at halftime.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

NCAA Official Background Conflict Chattanooga N.C. State Game Halftime School Affiliation Disclosure Coach Shawn Poppie

 

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