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Originally Posted by Old School
What is with you and this rulebook? Give it a rest. I'm okay with whatever you think or believe about me and the rulebooks, plus I have already answered this question..
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I read each post diligently and I never saw where you answered the question. If you will give me the courtesy of replying directly with a yes or no answer it would be appreciated.
My decision would be to T the coach. For that I cite the following NF Rules.
Rule 10-4-1a Disrespectfully addressing an official. I think this is quite evident and does not take into account the "emotional state" of the coach as to whether he has violated this rule or not. He just DID.
You could also argue that the coach has also violated Rules 10-4-1b,e,& f.
With me the rule book is my authority (Rule 4-39-1)for any action I employ to keep the game so neither team gets an unfair advantage (2005-2007 Officials manual pg4). The rule book say rules are created to create a balance of play (pg 10: The intent and purpose of rules).
Additionally in the 2nd paragraph on page 10 of the Rules book is states:
Therefore it is important ot know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation.
I realize as officials we are called upon to offer interpretations of difficult plays but when giving mine I also show the authority to which I base my conclusions on AND give that authority due credit. By the way, I never consider Daryl H. Long to be the Authority nor do I ever give him credit.
My authority is the rule book pertinent to the level or code the game is being played under.
"T" or not? The authority supports my action in this sitch to say yes.
OS: other than your own gut feeling by what authority did you base your answer to say no to the "T"?