[JRutledge]

Whatever an official says to a coach, it has to be within their personality or the comments are not going to come off the right way. I know I can be a smart *** sometimes, but it works for me because of the facial expressions and the tone that goes along with it. I know some guys that can make jokes constantly and it works for them because that is how they are off the court. You also have to know your audience. I know if I say certain things in one area that might I better use another choice of words in another area (Chicago Public League/Catholic League vs. many suburban areas). One size does not fit all and you have to learn when to use certain lines and when not to use them.

Peace