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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
1) Oh? And pray tell, whatinthehell is the difference? I sureasheck can't see one. In both cases, you're basically telling the coach that enough is enough. And in Billy's case, the head coach sureashell did continue. He told Billy that "my partner and I were doing a lousy job all night.". If Billy chose to ignore that, he shouldn't have said anything in the first place.
What are you going to do if the coach makes that same personal comment to you after you said "I hear you, coach"? Ignore it? If you do, may I suggest that you should turn in your "fantastic official" badge. 
Taking care of bidness doesn't equate to a situation blowing up. We just react to the crap that comes our way. At least we should imo. |
Incorrect.
In the first case, the official is using a tool to deflate the situation. Understand the psychology of the coach: he simply wants to be heard. By the official acknowledging that he is aware of the coach's belief, he can avoid any esculation. By using a tool that brings attention to himself, ie. the stop sign, the official is telling the coach that his opinion doesn't matter. As true as that is, the coach thinking that his opinion
does matter means that the game is over without incident.
Liken it to "get in, get done, get out".
At this point, I deal with the coach in a different manner. I certainly don't ignore it. Why would you think I would though, since I didn't ignore a lesser comment? Besides, I don't want to have to take my IAAFO badge off.
Taking care of bidness means giving a T when it is warranted, and avoiding it when possible.