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The NCAA actually came out last year and said that an official telling a coach "That's not my call" is unacceptable!
If I saw the call, but didn't have a great look at it, I will say something like "Coach, Brendan is right there and has a great look at that play."
Otherwise, I agree that you can say "I didn't have a good look at it, Coach."
One approach that I heard a top official say a few years ago is that he will sometimes ask, "What did you see, Coach?" -- this allows the coach to vent and explain what he is seeing. Normally you do not even have an opportunity to respond, as the game is going on. After listening you can respond, "OK - I didn't see the same thing." or "OK - we'll take a look at that."
Many times the coach just wants to vent and wants to know that we are acknowledging him.
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