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Steve Olson
First Season: 2010-11 or earlier
Last Season: 2018-19
Total Games: 434
Crew Chief: 91 (21%)
U1: 134 (31%)
U2: 209 (48%)
Home Wins: 69%
Home Fouls: 16.7
Away Fouls: 19.3
Foul Diff: 2.6
Attendance: 6,835
| Games | Total | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 434 | 41 | 62 | 83 | 70 | 49 | 38 | 34 | 57 |
| Crew Chief | 91 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 37 |
| U1 | 134 | 11 | 17 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 17 |
| U2 | 209 | 28 | 38 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 3 |
| NCAA Tournament | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUSA | 84 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 19 |
| Big 12 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| American | 73 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| PAC 12 | 60 | 12 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mountain West | 55 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MVC | 39 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 18 |
| WCC | 20 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Belt | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| ACC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Big 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big East | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MEAC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Sky | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Horizon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patriot | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Summit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2-6 | Steve Olson | David Hall | Eric Curry | Boise State | UNLV | 72 - 83 | 16 - 15 | $2,460 | $102,787 |
| 2019-1-23 | Verne Harris | Steve Olson | David Hall | Wyoming | San José State | 59 - 46 | 15 - 14 | $2,460 | $100,327 |
| 2019-1-22 | Randy McCall | Mike Reed | Steve Olson | Fresno State | San Diego State | 66 - 62 | 20 - 23 | $2,460 | $97,867 |
| 2019-1-19 | Steve Olson | Klaus Endrissat | Rob Rorke | Saint Mary's | San Diego | 76 - 59 | 17 - 17 | $2,460 | $95,407 |
| 2019-1-17 | John Higgins | Gregory Nixon | Steve Olson | Arizona | Oregon | 54 - 59 | 16 - 15 | $2,788 | $92,947 |
| 2019-1-16 | Randy McCall | Steve Olson | Kelly Pfeifer | Air Force | UNLV | 106 - 88 | 21 - 18 | $2,460 | $90,159 |
| 2019-1-5 | Chris Rastatter | Tom Nally | Steve Olson | Oregon | Oregon State | 72 - 77 | 22 - 16 | $2,788 | $87,699 |
| 2019-1-3 | Kipp Kissinger | John Gaffney | Steve Olson | Arizona State | Utah | 86 - 96 | 18 - 21 | $2,788 | $84,911 |
| 2019-1-2 | Kevin Brill | Steve Olson | Tommy Nunez | Nevada | Utah State | 72 - 49 | 16 - 17 | $2,460 | $82,123 |
| 2018-12-30 | Verne Harris | Randy McCall | Steve Olson | Colorado State | New Mexico State | 68 - 88 | 11 - 21 | $2,460 | $79,663 |
| 2018-12-29 | Casey McClellan | Steve Olson | Tommy Nunez | UCLA | Liberty | 58 - 73 | 16 - 20 | $2,788 | $77,203 |
| 2018-12-22 | Deldre Carr | Steve Olson | David Hall | San Diego State | BYU | 90 - 81 | 14 - 24 | $2,460 | $74,415 |
| 2018-12-21 | Randy Heimerman | Larry Scirotto | Steve Olson | California | San José State | 88 - 80 | 18 - 21 | $2,788 | $71,955 |
| 2018-12-19 | Michael Irving | Gregory Nixon | Steve Olson | Washington State | SIU Edwardsville | 89 - 73 | 14 - 29 | $2,788 | $69,167 |
| 2018-12-17 | Gerry Pollard | John Higgins | Steve Olson | Utah | Florida A&M | 93 - 64 | 12 - 21 | $2,788 | $66,379 |
| 2018-12-16 | Randy McCall | Kelly Pfeifer | Steve Olson | New Mexico | Central Arkansas | 82 - 70 | 15 - 18 | $2,460 | $63,591 |
| 2018-12-15 | Chris Rastatter | Daryl Gelinas | Steve Olson | Oregon State | Texas A&M | 64 - 67 | 17 - 20 | $2,788 | $61,131 |
| 2018-12-13 | Jim Schipper | Michael Greenstein | Steve Olson | Cal State Bakersfield | Lamar | 86 - 65 | 29 - 15 | $1,722 | $58,343 |
| 2018-12-12 | Jim Schipper | Steve Olson | Lewis Garrison | San Diego State | CS Dominguez Hills | 99 - 46 | 17 - 22 | $2,460 | $56,621 |
| 2018-12-11 | Randy McCall | David Hall | Steve Olson | Wyoming | Denver | 87 - 90 | 16 - 20 | $2,460 | $54,161 |
| 2018-12-9 | John Higgins | Tony Padilla | Steve Olson | San Diego | Cal State Northridge | 82 - 68 | 14 - 11 | $2,460 | $51,701 |
| 2018-12-8 | John Higgins | Tony Padilla | Steve Olson | UCLA | Notre Dame | 65 - 62 | 12 - 13 | $2,788 | $49,241 |
| 2018-12-6 | Eric Curry | Steve Olson | Tommy Nunez | San José State | Bethune-Cookman | 67 - 65 | 17 - 24 | $2,460 | $46,453 |
| 2018-12-5 | Michael Greenstein | Steve Olson | David Hall | Gonzaga | Washington | 81 - 79 | 16 - 20 | $2,460 | $43,993 |
| 2018-12-1 | Mark Cook | Steve Olson | Dennis Flannery | Saint Mary's | California | 84 - 71 | 16 - 15 | $2,460 | $41,533 |
| 2018-11-29 | Gerry Pollard | Tom O'Neill | Steve Olson | Santa Clara | Jackson State | 81 - 70 | 10 - 25 | $2,460 | $39,073 |
| 2018-11-28 | Michael Irving | Deldre Carr | Steve Olson | Fresno State | Pacific | 81 - 78 | 19 - 22 | $2,460 | $36,613 |
| 2018-11-27 | Rick Randall | Mike Reed | Steve Olson | Washington State | Cal State Northridge | 103 - 94 | 15 - 18 | $2,788 | $34,153 |
| 2018-11-26 | Rick Randall | Mike Scyphers | Steve Olson | Gonzaga | North Dakota State | 102 - 60 | 13 - 14 | $2,460 | $31,365 |
| 2018-11-24 | Kipp Kissinger | Chuck Jones | Steve Olson | Nicholls | Western Michigan | 62 - 61 | 15 - 15 | $1,681 | $28,905 |
| 2018-11-23 | Kipp Kissinger | Matt Potter | Steve Olson | North Carolina Central | Nicholls | 63 - 77 | 12 - 15 | $1,476 | $27,224 |
| 2018-11-21 | Matt Potter | Pat Adams | Steve Olson | Boise State | Illinois State | 70 - 73 | 17 - 14 | $2,460 | $25,748 |
| 2018-11-20 | Tony Greene | Kipp Kissinger | Steve Olson | Illinois State | Akron | 73 - 68 | 20 - 18 | $2,296 | $23,288 |
| 2018-11-19 | Doug Shows | Tony Chiazza | Steve Olson | Clemson | Akron | 72 - 69 | 18 - 24 | $3,116 | $20,992 |
| 2018-11-16 | Michael Irving | Gregory Nixon | Steve Olson | UNLV | Oakland | 74 - 61 | 21 - 11 | $2,460 | $17,876 |
| 2018-11-12 | Michael Irving | Kevin Brill | Steve Olson | San Francisco | Sonoma State | 88 - 54 | 10 - 14 | $2,460 | $15,416 |
| 2018-11-11 | Mike Scyphers | Deldre Carr | Steve Olson | Washington State | Nicholls | 89 - 72 | 13 - 19 | $2,788 | $12,956 |
| 2018-11-10 | Chris Rastatter | Steve Olson | David Hall | Oregon State | Wyoming | 83 - 64 | 22 - 22 | $2,788 | $10,168 |
| 2018-11-9 | Doran Gotschall | Tom O'Neill | Steve Olson | Nevada | Pacific | 83 - 61 | 18 - 28 | $2,460 | $7,380 |
| 2018-11-7 | Mike Reed | Larry Scirotto | Steve Olson | San José State | Life Pacific | 89 - 72 | 20 - 23 | $2,460 | $4,920 |
| 2018-11-6 | Michael Irving | Steve Olson | Bill Vinovich | San Diego State | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 76 - 60 | 14 - 22 | $2,460 | $2,460 |
| 2018-2-28 | Verne Harris | Bob Staffen | Steve Olson | Wyoming | Air Force | 66 - 54 | 14 - 15 | $2,370 | $155,590 |
| 2018-2-24 | Rick Batsell | Chris Rastatter | Steve Olson | Oregon State | Arizona State | 79 - 75 | 23 - 25 | $2,686 | $153,220 |
| 2018-2-21 | Larry Spaulding | Steve Olson | Eric Curry | Nevada | San José State | 80 - 67 | 14 - 17 | $2,370 | $150,534 |
| 2018-2-18 | Tony Padilla | Steve Olson | David Hall | California | Stanford | 73 - 77 | 24 - 18 | $2,686 | $148,164 |
| 2018-2-17 | Dick Cartmell | Ryan McDaniel | Steve Olson | Washington | Colorado | 82 - 59 | 12 - 13 | $2,686 | $145,478 |
| 2018-2-15 | Randy McCall | Tony Padilla | Steve Olson | Arizona State | Arizona | 70 - 77 | 23 - 17 | $2,686 | $142,792 |
| 2018-2-14 | Larry Spaulding | John Higgins | Steve Olson | San Diego State | Wyoming | 87 - 77 | 24 - 19 | $2,370 | $140,106 |
| 2018-2-10 | Byron Jarrett | Steve Olson | Jamie Luckie | Wichita State | UConn | 95 - 74 | 17 - 21 | $2,449 | $137,736 |
| 2018-2-8 | Karl Hess | Steve Olson | Mike Roberts | Houston | SMU | 67 - 58 | 14 - 18 | $2,449 | $135,287 |
Showing 1-50 of 434 games
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Sweet 16 | 1 | 2010-11 |
| NCAA Second Round | 1 | 2010-11 |
| NCAA First Round | 3 | 2010-11, 2014-15, 2015-16 |
| ALL-COLLEGE CLASSIC | 1 | 2011-12 |
| BARCLAYS CENTER CLASSIC | 1 | 2015-16 |
| BATTLE AT ATLANTIS AT PARADISE ISLAND BAHAMAS | 1 | 2010-11 |
| BB&T CLASSIC AT WASHINGTON DC | 1 | 2010-11 |
| BIG 12/SEC CHALLENGE | 1 | 2015-16 |
| BROOKLYN HOOPS WINTER FESTIVAL | 1 | 2013-14 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2014-15 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND AT EL PASO TX | 1 | 2010-11 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL | 1 | 2014-15 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL AT EL PASO TX | 1 | 2010-11 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2014-15 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINALS AT EL PASO TX | 1 | 2010-11 |
| C-USA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL | 1 | 2014-15 |
| CABLE CAR CLASSIC | 3 | 2016-17 |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASSIC | 6 | 2017-18, 2018-19 |
| CONTINENTAL TIRE LAS VEGAS CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME | 3 | 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 |
| DAM CITY CLASSIC | 1 | 2018-19 |
| EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL | 2 | 2013-14, 2014-15 |
| EMERALD COAST CLASSIC | 12 | 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 |
| GLOBAL SPORTS CHALLENGE | 1 | 2010-11 |
| GLOBAL SPORTS CLASSIC | 2 | 2015-16 |
| GLOBAL SPORTS SHOOTOUT | 2 | 2013-14, 2015-16 |
| GOLDEN GOPHER SHOWCASE | 1 | 2016-17 |
| HALL OF FAME CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2017-18 |
| HOOSIER TIP-OFF CLASSIC | 1 | 2017-18 |
| JOURNEY TO THE TOURNEY: BIG 12 BASKETBALL | 1 | 2015-16 |
| KANSAS CITY SHOOTOUT | 1 | 2015-16 |
| MAUI ON THE MAINLAND | 1 | 2017-18 |
| MEN WHO SPEAK UP MAIN EVENT | 1 | 2015-16 |
| MGM GRAND MAIN EVENT | 1 | 2014-15 |
| MGM GRAND SHOWCASE | 1 | 2013-14 |
| MVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND AT ST LOUIS MO | 1 | 2010-11 |
| MVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2016-17 |
| MVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINALS ST LOUIS MO | 1 | 2010-11 |
| PK80 - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2017-18 |
| PUERTO RICO TIP-OFF | 3 | 2015-16 |
| THE AMERICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2015-16 |
| THE AMERICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL | 1 | 2013-14 |
| THE AMERICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINAL | 2 | 2013-14, 2015-16 |
| THE AMERICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL | 1 | 2013-14 |
| TIRE PROS INVITATIONAL | 3 | 2016-17 |
Steve Olson Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 1
Career Total: $993,524
Total Games: 434
Avg per Game: $2,289
Highest Season: $201,855 (2016-17)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Tier 1 | 41 | 2 | 39 | $102,787 | $2,507 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 1 | 62 | 7 | 55 | $155,590 | $2,510 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 1 | 83 | 4 | 79 | $201,855 | $2,432 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 1 | 70 | 3 | 67 | $164,263 | $2,347 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 1 | 49 | 10 | 39 | $110,624 | $2,258 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 1 | 38 | 2 | 36 | $83,567 | $2,199 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 1 | 34 | 26 | 8 | $67,469 | $1,984 |
| 2010-11 | Tier 1 | 57 | 37 | 20 | $107,369 | $1,884 |
Steve Olson Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day