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Originally Posted by RadioBlue
I couldn't agree more. Judd's mea culpa has been met with mostly pi$$ & vinegar instead of being a learning experience for all.
I, personally, appreciate hearing from the coaches' side. It helps me understand the dynamics involved in emotional game situations. This understanding helps us become better officials, IMO. Like it, or not, we are in the people business. Learning to deal with people well will make you a better official.
Jurassic, you are correct to point out that Judd's behavior was unacceptable. Judd has acknowledged the same. Jurassic, you are wrong to question Judd's ability to be a good coach or good official based on one situation.
If one mistake is all it takes to disqualify somebody as a good official or coach, then both Jurassic and Judd fall short and should turn in their whistles/clipboards pronto.
Of course, the miscues well documented by both in this thread do not and should not define them. Instead, let's take from this thread what we really should: an excellent learning experience for us all.
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Except it wasn't 'one mistake', it was a pattern of behavior. And the response comes off like the "I'm sorry if I offended anyone" mantra uttered by so many when they have been uncovered in less than honest behavior. What some of you are forgetting, is that he WAS NOT THE HC. And even if he was, and perhaps more latitude could be given, the fact remains that he was an AC pushing his weight around when what was required of him was to sit down and shut up. Could he have simply relayed things to the HC and let the HC alone handle things? Novel idea, isn't it? And speaking to the appropriate people i.e. assignors/AD AFTER the game should have been the road taken. Do any of you REALLY think this was an isolated incident and first time occurrence? Is Coach K that warm and cuddly guy you see in commercials?