[theboys]

Ow, ow, ouch.

I apologize if my comments were construed as patronizing. I in no way meant them in that way.

I have very rarely been in a situation where I thought the officials weren't on the same page. On those rare occasions it has been "comforting" to see the officials talking to one another during breaks (especially when they're not pointing and gesturing at me!), and appear to be discussing game management. Shoot, they might have actually been talking about where to go for a beer after the game, but, perception makes a difference. As a coach, I appreciate the way you work together to make the game flow more smoothly.

And, I know this is a bit off-topic, but I wanted to address a comment mick made. If I got it right, I think he was saying coaches don't recognize differences in officials. To a degree he's right, because the vast majority of officials call similarly. But, we've had refs who do have "pet" calls. We've had one who is a real stickler for travel calls. The first time I had him I got into all kinds of trouble. After that, I knew what to expect, so was much more refined. Just a growler monkey!

Last, I don't think I'll ever post on the "other site". My ego couldn't take it.