PBA suspends three more refs
May 26, 2004 | 12:00am
The Philippine Basketball Association suspended and fined three more game officials for poor officiating in the recent Red Bull Barako-Purefoods game and, at the same time, fined coaches Yeng Guiao and Ryan Gregorio for uncalled for remarks on the incident.
PBA commissioner Noli Eala made the decision yesterday after reviewing the game he said marred by "consistently poor" calls by referees Ogie Ramos, Renato Fabrez and Joel Nicolas. The commissioner was in Hong Kong for the league boards directional meeting when the game was played Saturday.
Ramos, Fabrez and Nicolas were suspended for two play dates, meaning their names will not be put on a lottery in todays and Saturdays games.
"I reviewed the game and I agreed with the observation of the coaches that the referees performed below standard. The refs didnt follow our parameters and guidelines," said Eala.
"The calls were consistently poor, so the refs must be sanctioned," he added.
But Eala said that one badly-officiated game doesnt make an entire conference and maintained last Saturdays incident "must not erode all the gains PBA has had in the year."
"Its not time to press the eject button. Its not out of control," he said.
Guiao and Gregorio didnt escape sanction for slamming the officiating after the game and were slapped heavy fines. The PBA, however, refused to disclose the amount.
"We welcome calls for review of games. I believe its not only a right but obligation by the coaches to help improve the affairs of the league. But they have to avoid making premature conclusion," said Eala.
"While we appreciate some of their (Guiaos and Gregorios) conclusions, its unfair and unnecessary to say officiating is generally poor. Its unjustified. They have to realize the impact their statements would make on the public," Eala added.
PBA commissioner Noli Eala made the decision yesterday after reviewing the game he said marred by "consistently poor" calls by referees Ogie Ramos, Renato Fabrez and Joel Nicolas. The commissioner was in Hong Kong for the league boards directional meeting when the game was played Saturday.
Ramos, Fabrez and Nicolas were suspended for two play dates, meaning their names will not be put on a lottery in todays and Saturdays games.
"I reviewed the game and I agreed with the observation of the coaches that the referees performed below standard. The refs didnt follow our parameters and guidelines," said Eala.
"The calls were consistently poor, so the refs must be sanctioned," he added.
But Eala said that one badly-officiated game doesnt make an entire conference and maintained last Saturdays incident "must not erode all the gains PBA has had in the year."
"Its not time to press the eject button. Its not out of control," he said.
Guiao and Gregorio didnt escape sanction for slamming the officiating after the game and were slapped heavy fines. The PBA, however, refused to disclose the amount.
"We welcome calls for review of games. I believe its not only a right but obligation by the coaches to help improve the affairs of the league. But they have to avoid making premature conclusion," said Eala.
"While we appreciate some of their (Guiaos and Gregorios) conclusions, its unfair and unnecessary to say officiating is generally poor. Its unjustified. They have to realize the impact their statements would make on the public," Eala added.
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