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Originally Posted by drinkeii
The point is - the rules specify a technical foul for inappropriate language, and for unsportsmanlike conduct. They do not specify a T for the situation you specified above. The situation I mentioned is inapproprite language addressed from an adult to a player. This situation is covered by the rules, and supported by the policy of the various associations that specify that the sports are extentions of the classroom.
The debate seems to be more along the lines of "Is this inappropriate enough to count for a technical foul?" - Some say yes, some say no... if it was "muttered" loud enough for both officials to hear it... I would say it is loud enough and inappropriate enough to address. Substitute various other inappropriate words for the one that was used, and does that change your decision? Should it?
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Some would not only say it's not "inappropriate enough," but that it doesn't even fit the category of inappropriate at all. I'm only calling the obviously inappropriate. So, yes, it would matter if the word changed. He drops an F-bomb at his player, I'll address it. If it's just loud enough for me to hear, then I'll just have a word with him if I can find an opportunity. If he shouts it loud enough for the kids at the concession stand to hear, I may consider a T.
Personally, I'm not willing to stick my neck out for "hell."