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Again, I think Teddy, who is otherwise a solid official, helps get himself in these situations. Call the first T and walk away, even force a switch away from the table if you need to get away. In the worst case scenario, another partner can give T #2. Let's not toss a guy with a double T with a few seconds left on the clock unless it's ridiculous behavior. Of course, none of us know the details of the conversation between Barnes and Valentine, but I'm reasonably confident most other top flight officials wouldn't have handled it this way. That kind of stuff puts a damper on what was a great ball game. The no call that set Barnes off was a good no call and Barnes sort of intimated after the game that he might think differently after a review of the replay. As an official, know the situation and learn to listen to some music in your head instead of a frustrated losing coach in the final seconds of an elimination tournament game. I think you'll earn far more respect from all parties involved afterwards.
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