[A Pennsylvania Coach]

Originally posted by Dan_ref
I mean the guy's wrong for seeking you out & talking to you after the game. Along with everything else you mentioned.

I hear what you are saying, and I was surprised he did it as well. I've had a couple civil post-game discussion with officials before, but always in the gym or hallway, never in the parking lot.

Originally posted by JugglingReferee
I hope you win tonight.

Not to be. They are a state title contender and we are rebuilding. Final 65-33. Thanks for your hope however! I'll save it for Saturday when we might actually be the favorites!

Originally posted by zebraman
Tough luck coach. Sounds like a great game. The official should not have sought you out after the game nor said that he makes calls in certain areas because everyone can see it. However, if you look at the game tape from beginning to end, maybe you'll find that the officials gave your team a couple of breaks during the game as well. As far as 6 team fouls to 10+, that happens sometimes. Us refs would be happy if the team fouls evened out, but that doesn't always happen. Better luck next time.

Z

Yes, yes, I know we got a few breaks as well. They usually do even out, but it's easy to focus on the ones against us. As far as the fouls, I like the quote I heard here: "I don't count 'em, I just call 'em!" But when that borderline call goes against me, it's hard not to notice that the home team has far fewer fouls than my team. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying it is...

Originally posted by mick
Sometimes, we can tire and the whistle just goes off.
It'll probably happen to you and your Fox.
Good luck tonight.

Thanks. I know it's just a game, but it's good to remember it once in a while!