At both the college and pro level, officials enjoy insulation from the same kind of scrutiny that players and coaches routinely experience. The officials are protected, to the point at which, in an age of legalized, normalized, and heavily monetized gambling, the extreme secrecy sparks suspicion.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney threw caution — and surely some of his cash — to the wind on Tuesday by daring to complain about NCAA officiating.

“It’s impactful,” Swinney said, via Nick Kosko of On3.com. “So, you know, as opposed to just getting a report on Monday, you turn in 10 [plays] and we had a game … I ain’t gonna tell you the game. I’m not gonna say the game, but we’re only allowed to turn in, you know, there’s a system of accountability, but y’all don’t know anything about it. It’s behind

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