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Originally posted by Robmoz
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Originally posted by LarryS
We have been told by our chapter to avoid the T at all cost. One of the top officials in the chapter said he had two borderline flops early in a game from the trail position he told that team's coach "Man, that last play was almost a flop...I'd hate to have to T up a player". As soon as that team got the ball, coach called a 30...no more acting took place for the rest of the game.
Sounds like a excellent example of preventative officiating.
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At all cost? Wow, do they have you ignore very many other rules at all cost?
If its a flop its a flop, I don't buy the idea of "borderline flop". Why should we be so afraid to call this especially since its a POE, so it must be a big problem or concern for such focus.
Also, it was early in the game what better time to call this? It may have been preventative but I don't offer a coach a warning for many things that could lead to a T why should I start with this?
Be a pioneer! It only hurts for a little while.
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Robmoz,
I think you know what they mean. Do some preventative officiating or call a block a couple of times. They will stop. Besides, do you really want to be the only officail making a certian call in your area? If every other official is successful at stopping the flop without whacking the player do you think it is a career enhancer for you to need the T to accomplish the same end?
You also said you "don't offer a coach a warnings for many things that could lead to a T why should I start with this?"
A coach chirping about calls could lead to a T...do you use a stop sign or comment to let him/her know you've heard enough?
Straying out of the coaches box toward the baseline could lead to a T...you dont suggest he stay in the box?
Stepping onto the floor a little in a loud gym so a player can hear his instruction could lead to a T...you don't suggest they need to stay back?
I would much rather warn a coach they are getting close to the line versus letting them step across and whacking them...but that is just me.