The Pac-12 says it will make a public statement this football season on certain potentially controversial officiating calls as part of the conference's efforts to provide more transparency.
The Pac-12 announced the communications protocol Monday, along with new replay officiating procedures. Both were in response to recommendations made by an outside review of the conference's officiating.
Statements will be issued on:
Game-ending calls or no-calls impacting the result of the game
Calls involving a significant error in officiating mechanics
Calls involving an error in rules interpretation
Other extraordinary circumstances
Pac-12 vice president of officiating David Coleman will determine which calls meet the criteria.