Mike Pereira - Serve as PAC-10 Interim Coordinator

[becky10]

Mike Pereira, former Vice President of Officiating for the NFL will serve as the interim Coordinator of Officiating and lead program restructuring

"I am excited for this opportunity to come back to my college roots and share my passion for West Coast college football," said Pereira. "This is a unique time for the Pac-10 as it prepares for the inaugural Pac-12 season. I am appreciative to have the opportunity to bring an innovative and fresh perspective to Pac-12 officiating."

www.kspr.com/sports/sns-bc-fbc--pac-10-officiating,0,128903.story

www.pac-10.org/News/tabid/863/Article/220365/pac-10-restructures-football-officiating-program.aspx

[FredFan7]

That's great! I wonder if we will continue in his role at FOX, or if it will be too much of a time committment?

[FredFan7]

On the flip side, it has to sting for Dave Cutaia. If I read it right, Cutaia was terminated.

[Deleted]

This is a great move for the Pac-10. Larry Scott appears to be a very forward thinking commissioner. The criticism of the officiating had to sting. MP brings instant credibility to the officiating program. Also look for him to be back at Fox as his insight there was very well received.

[intheknow]

Feb 11, 2011 14:19:56 GMT -5 FredFan7 said:

On the flip side, it has to sting for Dave Cutaia. If I read it right, Cutaia was terminated.

Cutaia took this job to hold it over for MP for those who did not know. It is believed MP will continue his role with FOX. Cutaia is and has been eager to return to the field.

[FredFan7]

Ok, very good. My apologies to Mr. Cutaia. Thank you for the information, as always, ITK.

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Feb 11, 2011 14:19:56 GMT -5 FredFan7 said:

On the flip side, it has to sting for Dave Cutaia. If I read it right, Cutaia was terminated.

Cutaia famously was the replay official in the Oklahoma-Oregon officiating gaff from 2006 when the officials incorrectly ruled Oregon legally recovered an onside kick and several other plays.

[intheknow]

Feb 12, 2011 14:36:47 GMT -5 @timjohnson said:

Feb 11, 2011 14:19:56 GMT -5 FredFan7 said:

On the flip side, it has to sting for Dave Cutaia. If I read it right, Cutaia was terminated.

Cutaia famously was the replay official in the Oklahoma-Oregon officiating gaff from 2006 when the officials incorrectly ruled Oregon legally recovered an onside kick and several other plays.

Incorrect...he was the referee on the game. He went from field to supervisor position.