[JRutledge]

I think you are going to have to pass on letting the coach talk to the Referee unless the last play is at issue that ended the quarter. I agree that we are in the people business, but the rule is pretty clear. The other coach might not take too kindly to that conversation and point out that you are not following the rule. Maybe there is some kind of reference to this type of situation in the casebook (I will have to look to be sure), but I would not go out of my way to talk to the coach. Now if the coach holds a conference in the middle of the field (which usually does not happen), during the quarter break it is not out job to talk to the coach in that situation. If the Referee is doing his job, they are making sure the ball is spotted and getting ready for the end of the quarter break. If the coach has that big of a concern about a rules application then he should call a timeout to get a rules issue resolved.

Just my take on the situation.

Peace