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Jritchie,

This is my first year dealing with the coaching box (PA has finally decided to get with the times), but according to the multiple rules interpretation meetings that I have attended so far this year, this has to be a technical foul. I know in PA it has been stressed and stressed that if the coach is either on the court or not in the box, and contact is made w/ an official, whether intentional or not, the T is automatic and it better be called, or an observer is going to rip you a new one. I understand the ramifications that you would have faced, but let me ask the crowd a question. Preventive and common sense officiating aside, isn't our job to enforce the rules, and isn't this a violation of the rules? Anyone disagree with me here?

Let me also say this, if your layup was a fast break, IMO I would have waited for the fast break to end, and then pin him. No one can really moan then--A gets their lay up and B gets the free throws and ball.

Also, just curious...how much time was left?

Two man game--come across and help your partner. He's probably shell shocked anyways for just blindsiding the coach. If you're sure, help him out.