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Originally posted by rainmaker
At halftime, Coach A gives us this routine about how B1 was setting illegal screens, and throwing elbows. He goes on and on about how we're letting too much go, and we should be calling it tighter. He's "especially concerned that B1 is going to hurt someone with those elbows." Notice that he put it in the future perfect, which is the appropriate tense to use for a conjectural future.
I talked to Coach B about the elbows. I didn't think they were all that serious, but I didn't want to be blamed if someone did take one in the nose or something. B1 was fine the rest of the game.
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I know you didn't ask, but I'll throw in a coupla cents.
When Coach A comes to you with a complaint concerning Coach B's players you stop him and tell him Coach B needs to participate in the discussion. 99 times out of 100 Coach A will say "ahhhh...never mind..." and wander off.
What happens when you entertain Coach A one-on-one is you have allowed Coach A to place the burden of responsibility for any injuries his players might sustain in the second half squarely on your shoulders.
edit: imaref must be a faster typer than me!
