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Originally posted by jeffpea
Teddy V "whacked" him the first time and should've just gotten away from him (use the "old" opposite table mechanic). Although I wasn't there and do not know what was said, you've got to just leave the coach alone when he's about ready to lose w/ 3.9 secs. left. It doesn't do the coach, you (the official), or the game any good to cause that kind of trouble at the end of the game.
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The most important thing you said, "I wasn't there and do not know what was said." It is really easy to say what should have been done, but you like myself was not there. And the NCAA wanted to have the "table side" mechanic after fouls, so guess what, they got exactly what they wanted. I would not be surprised if that changes next year as a result.
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Originally posted by jeffpea
As for the UAB vs. Kansas game - JUST GIVE THE COACH THE TIMEOUT and leave it alone.......He's losing by 20 - no need to toss him regardless of how much are pissed at him.
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First of all, officials are not watching coaches, they are watching players. I am so tired of coaches acting like two year olds when we do not give them a timeout after they changed this rule. I am sure the gym was loud and the official was paying attention to more important issues. If you want a damn timeout, HAVE YOUR PLAYERS CALL IT!!! Hey, that is a novel idea.
You do not have to be a jerk because you do not get your way. And coming all the way on the court and probably using language that would have the FCC giving out fines, probably contributed to that T. And in my opinion, he deserved it. Do not show up the official and think we are going to just turn a blind eye. And I bet if he did not give the coach a T, he would have been downgraded as a result.
When you roll the dice, you just might crap out. Well two coaches ran into the wrong officials for their antics. Maybe a 100 officials might have passed and given these guys a break, but that does not matter when the one you are dealing with pulls the trigger. They should have known better.
Peace