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He was just adding to his point.

BlindZebra, I like your mentality and explanation of your philosophy. Honestly, it may happen that you have to T 8 coaches in a season; but too many officials enjoy being combatitive like an MLB umpire. As for me, I prefer to keep the lines of communication open; if a coach can't handle that - then we'll have a problem.

I had a coach(who lost by 20 to a superior team) come into our lockerroom just before my partner and I left one night this year. He said, "thanks a lot for being willing to talk to us." He went on to say that it was one of the 1st times all year someone would answer a question or discuss anything with him and his staff. His assistant then chimed in that a lot of times they get the "wave off," from officials. Now, whether it was deserved or not - this coach has in his mind that officials are unwilling to communicate with him and on many cases dismissive - what good does that do anyone?