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Originally posted by BBallCoach
After relooking at my remarks, they do seem a bit harsh I must admit. The goal of my post was not to be rude or insulting to any official it was just to make a simple point. Great games have great players, coaches and fans. That is what the game of basketball is all about the fans and the players. They are the ones that will remember the moments for years to come and will be recognized for their achievements. I will be the first one to admit that most great games come from great players not great coaches Hopefully this clears up my remarks. Hope you all have a great day
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It just shows you have never won a State Title. Because if the officials ever did the game good or bad, the officials are remembered by the coaches and officials across the state. They are in my state. Because it adds credibility to those officials that they have earned that opportunity. And yes, those that are in the playoffs also get a certain level of respect. Because when a respected official is working their games, the respect that they give you is quite different.
The thing you really have no clue about, is that officials like to work good games. Tony is not telling us this story to be remembered, he is telling us this story because the game was fun and the fact that it was a playoff game raises his excitement. Not all of us get playoff assignments and these games have a another level of excitement added to them. Someone goes home and someone moves on. That in itself is an added responsiblity. And usually these games can be intense and exciting. But I can tell you have not done much as a coach, because that would be obvious to you.
Peace