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I agree with footlocker, doing anything other than issuing the T in that situation could have really led to a situation where the game could have gotten out of control. At some point the officials have to assert themselves and draw a line which cannot be crossed to maintain the integrity of the game. What causes the officials to reach that line is based on their judgement, but they were doing what they had to do to control the game.
As for the list of fouls called, it's clear, kalix, that you have not officiated and have a fan's understanding of how to call a game. For instance, hearing "flesh on flesh" contact on a shot alone should not constitute a foul call. I had a play in my first year, a JV game in which I called a foul on a 3 pointer with 5 seconds left OT in a 3 point game because I heard the sound of flesh on flesh. I was somewhat straightlined and I didn't see contact. Turns out that a player clapped right at the time the defender swung at and attempted to block the shot. Fortunately, the player didn't make all of his free throws and my missed call didn't affect the outcome of the game, but it made me sick and since then I will make sure I see it before I call it.
Finally, I don't necessarily like the way we're dealing with coaches in this forum. This coach came in with a legitimate question and has debated it, and we've come back with personal comments and judgements. We as officials are not superior to coaches and perhaps this coach had a good argument. It's certainly sparked a decent conversation. Even though the coach originally came in here looking for sympathy or agreement, the coach is entitled to respect here and honest answers, not some snide remarks. Having coaches with different opinions, in my opinion, can enhance the forum so long as they are not openly disrespectful to officials. Seems like anyone who IDs themselves as a coach here has a big bullseye on their chest.
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