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Originally posted by mplagrow
In defense of JRut, he has been on the forum actively spouting wisdom for a while. I can see where you could take the quote 'we can and will get you' defensively. However, let me be the first to say that after reading many of JRut's posts and responses, he is not the kind of guy looking to start trouble or abuse authority. He's simply making the observation that as humans, any official can be tempted to use the authority inappropriately when baited. Do I have that right, Jrut?
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My statements had nothing to do with abusing power or making up things. But when you step slightly out of that coaching box and you have been complaining from play one about traveling and we are in the fourth quarter, I know many officials that will not give that coach
any slack. Same goes for players, when you complain about everything, that benefit of the doubt goes out the window. Because there are always calls that an official is not 100% sure about, but we might pass on it or allow the play to continue. When you draw attention to yourself, it makes your case less credible. I am one that will just ignore you and not say anything the rest of the game, if I feel a coach is just being stupid. And usually the coaches get the message. But other officials will just stick you and think nothing of it.
I would compare the situation to a boss/employee relationship. If you curse out your boss, he or she might not fire you, but they will not speak up for you when the promotion comes or the raise is discussed. Officials are human beings and I have been around enough officials that at halftime or at timeouts discuss their intentions the next time that coach opens their mouths.
Peace