Suspended Official Working Another Stoops Game

Just when you thought the controversy over last week's Oklahoma-Oregon game might subside, it was confirmed Friday that the referee who was suspended after that game is scheduled to work tonight's USC-Arizona game in Tucson.

Arizona is coached by Mike Stoops, brother of Bob, whose Oklahoma team suffered a 34-33 loss to Oregon that created a mini-furor in college football and led to the suspension of a Pacific 10 officiating and instant replay crew.

According to Pac-10 associate commissioner Jim Muldoon, the one-game suspension for members of last week's field crew had to be staggered throughout the season so the conference had enough officials to cover its games.

The criticism here is that not only did the PAC-10 say they were going to suspend the officials, but then they are saying they didn't necessarily mean the next game. Also, the fact that he is officiating a game with another Stoops involved is a bit bizarre if you as us. Could there be some Deja vu for the Stoops Family?

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