[ChuckElias]

One of my most memorable exchanges with a coach occured in a college game two years ago -- before the team control foul was adopted. I called a pass/crash "charge" against his point guard. They were over the limit, so the other team shot the bonus. In the second half, I called a PC against the other team. They were over the limit, but of course, no FTs were awarded.

Coach grabs my partner during a TO. "How come they got FTs and we don't?!"

He calmly explains the difference. After the TO, I walk to my position, which happens to be in front of the coach. I ask if my partner was able to answer his question.

He says "Yeah, I get it. But it stinks. They shouldn't make you guys split hairs like that."

I said, "A lot of people agree with you, but it's the rule, you know?"

He says, "Yeah? Well you can tell Hank Nichols to shove that rule up his @$$!"

I almost fell over laughing, but just said, "Sorry, Coach, but Hank doesn't take my calls."

We both laughed about it. Funny moment.