Roger Ayers

Referee had classy gesture for Liberty player late in loss

One NCAA Tournament referee had a very classy gesture for a Liberty Flames player late in Friday’s first-round game in Seattle. With Liberty trailing Oregon 78-46 in the final minute of Friday’s game, the Flames sent little-used sophomore …

Report: Six top NCAA referees sent home from March Madness

The NCAA has a headache on its hands after six referees were sent home due to a positive COVID-19 test and the resulting contact tracing. According to Jeff Goodman of Stadium, six officials, including Ted Valentine, will not work the tournament as a …