For security reasons....That's not announced until a couple of hours before the game.
Actually, I think it's for Vegas reasons. But they'd never admit that.For security reasons....
Ah, I figured it was copied from the Secret Service Manual on not letting anyone know where the most important people are going to be .... Vegas is an interesting thought though. Actually, two separate thoughts. 1. would be that the refs would figure into the outcome (OMG!), and 2. that some power could get to them that might cause them to make a call differently (OMFG!).Actually, I think it's for Vegas reasons. But they'd never admit that.
I think officiating plays a greater factor in the over/under than the spread but there is no doubt they can affect both. Some officials are more impacted by home court and some may tend to call it closer in the post or on the perimeter and there can be a factor there with the style of play for teams.Ah, I figured it was copied from the Secret Service Manual on not letting anyone know where the most important people are going to be .... Vegas is an interesting thought though. Actually, two separate thoughts. 1. would be that the refs would figure into the outcome (OMG!), and 2. that some power could get to them that might cause them to make a call differently (OMFG!).
Agreed. I'd love to see the scouting report on the crews. I'll have to check to see if PU has a scouting report on refs? I've not heard of one.I think officiating plays a greater factor in the over/under than the spread but there is no doubt they can affect both. Some officials are more impacted by home court and some may tend to call it closer in the post or on the perimeter and there can be a factor there with the style of play for teams.