The Bad Get Worse

Just when I thought basketball officials in the SEC might get better over time, becuase John Clougherty was hired away from the SEC, the SEC hires Boudreaux. Boudreaux has been refeering for about as long as I have been alive in the SEC. He is not one of the better refs. The good thing is he will not be on the court anymore. The bad thing is, he will be making the decisions of who goes where to officiate each week.


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Gerald Boudreaux, a veteran of college basketball officiating for 25 years, has been named Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials for the Southeastern Conference, Commissioner Mike Slive announced today. Boudreaux was a referee in the SEC from 1986-2006. He was named the interim coordinator of men's basketball officiating in December of 2005. "We are extremely pleased to have someone of Gerald's experience and knowledge to lead our men's basketball officiating program," said Slive. "Gerald's passion for college basketball and his leadership qualities made him an obvious choice for this position."

“I am extremely pleased for the honor of being selected to serve as Coordinator of Officials in the Southeastern Conference. Reflective of the most recent Final Four, we have the top coaches, players and officials in the country. I have accepted Commissioner Slive's challenge to keep the officiating at a high level," said Boudreaux. “I appreciate the support that I have received from Commissioner Slive and the staff in the conference office.”