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With 15 years coaching and 14 years reffing, I agree whole-heartedly with Hawks. Certainly, my stress level, as a coach, changes thoroughout the game; definitely depending on the score and my team's mental outlook. Up by 2 with 3 seconds left and thinking 'we can't hold this' as opposed to 'we can do this' does come into play. As a ref, I'd be lying if I said I don't notice the score of a game more in the second half than the first. Yes, 2 is 2 and you only need 1 to win....as well as lose.
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