[stripes]

Originally posted by DrakeM
Stripes,

You even need to ASK, if I would let a Coach stand a mid-court screaming at me? Puhleeeessseee!

You know better than anyone on this board, (with the exception of Kelvin) my reputation for the quick "T".
(undeserved IMHO) I just take care of business.
However, several events that transpired over the summer, and teaching from officials that I respect very much, has given me a little bit of a new insight. As a result, I feel that I have been slower to "T", than at any time since I've been reffing.

My philosophy is, "you take care of your business, and I'll take care of mine". If you turn your back on a coach or player and then they act inappropriately, then it becomes
"my business."

I hate it when a partner comes in and needs to be the "hero"
If i'm handling it, unless we go to blows, stay out!

I know you were being a good partner. I think you showed good restraint, and respect for your partner in holding your whistle once he told you that he would handle it.
Like I said earlier, The problem in my eyes is not the last :30, it was the rest of the game when the Coach was not dealt with.
I think sometimes as "veteran" officals, we need to be aware of how our partner is being treated even though the coach/player may not be attacking us.
If you feel that your partner is being misstreated and he's doing nothing about it, step up and "whack".

By the way Kelvin, I have also been privy to the "I haven't called a "T" in -- years officiating" speech.
Bunch of crap if you ask me.
If officials don't use the means given, to control situations, then they are missing out. IMO.

I figured that I misunderstood you, because I didn't think there was a snowball's chance in He11 that you would let that go on.

Philospohically, I am on the same page with you. My partner, who you and Kelvin know, was, IMO, doing a good job of dealing with the coach. He didn't deserve a T until the last 30 sec. That was the first offense of any kind that would warrant a T--but it did, IMO, warrant the T.

Thanks for the love in any case.