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Originally Posted by Cajun Reff
the quote is from my coaching days and seeing 2-man crews all the time
I loved to ask the officials what they saw there and I loved it when they said "coach that's not my call"
I would always reply "next time it happens can it be my call? cause I will make it"
now that I am on the other side with a whistle, I have made a personal vow to never utter that statement to a coach. I prefer to rely on "coach, I didnt see it, but I'll keep a look out for next time"  |
I agree that an official should not say that, but in reality, all officials are not watching the same things. And coaches tend to ask the officials that question is least likely to see a play the question about the play.
Peace