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Originally posted by Hawks Coach
JR
See my initial response, because I think we agree 100%. I oppose the rule and its apparent underlying rationale, not the need to apply it. (And it isn't the only, or necessarily the first, rule I would change  )
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Coach,I did see your initial response-and I certainly was agreeing with it,as well as your rationale.I don't like the concept either of having to nail a coach who basically hasn't done a damn thing.Hitting the player with the direct T is punishment enough,with the 2 FT's,the player being charged with one of his 5 fouls before disqualification,the team being charged with a foul towards the bonus,and the player being put on a short leash with one more T and he's ejected.But,if I do happen to make the call,I gotta then follow the rulebook-whether I agree with it or not.
It's not the only rule that I don't like,either.But,that and $23.48 will get me a coffee out in Portland.
