There are some refs that are a bit short on common sense.Common sense---I agree 100%. Proper training, though? No. You have to attend camps, clinics, etc, etc...Pass an exam. The training is there. One of the issues with training is, those who have done it for 10 ,15 or 20 years. Aside from the mandatory clinincs, they seldom go. Get complacent.
Until the NCAA hires officials, trats them as employee's, you'll continue to see some of the inconsistency. BUT....to be fair, its not as inconsistent as some think. But it does have its moments.
And yes---it is hard. I doubt many on here could do it.
They simply need more training, the NCAA has failed here (no surprise), they should make these guys NCAA employees and train them all the same.