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Originally Posted by just another ref
10-4-1: Bench personnel.......shall not.....commit an unsporting foul......such as: b. attempting to influence an official's decision.
First possession of the game. Home coach says, "That's a foul."
Next possession. Same coach says, "Over the back!"
Start of second quarter. Home coach is relaxing in a nearby casino, having been ejected after the first two possessions.
Correct ruling?
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Pot stirrer.
But I'll play for the sake of those who might not see why we seldom have 2 T's here. It's official's judgment about whether the coach is trying to influence our decisions or is just expressing his opinion.
I make this judgment based on volume, persistence, and other dimensions of the coach's behavior. Ordinarily, a few comments do not violate the rule.
A warning is appropriate when it's not completely clear whether the coach's behavior violates the rule. After a certain amount of persistence, it becomes clear that a coach is attempting to influence an official's judgment, and a T should be called.