Not sure of the pay for refs. But I DO know that BILL LITTLE does a great job getting quality refs in D2. Very seldom do any of us coaches have to argue a call. I would like to see multiple votes this year out of D2 for some of our refs to be at the state tourney. Instead of the female hair NATZI from last year. Lol.
I agree Bill was our HR at Hutch and brought in a very good crews, and handled what little issues there were very well.
For some tournaments the refs are the biggest expense they have. There is a balance and I guess when there are no more quality refs that will accept 150-200 for the day it will drive the market to change.
It is their choice to work for the wage they get, I can't make them.