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Conference championship game last year, home team leading but fouling almost uncontrollably. I'm waiting to administer a FT for yet another foul. The star player, a special education kid, said to his teammate across the lane, "Shake it off man, it's 8 against 5." I tweeted softly and brought one pointer finger down on top of the other. Coach asked "What did he say?" I told him.
He buried his head in his hands and then pulled him out. I heard him say, "Coach, I didn't say anything to him."
"Son, when I told you don't say anything stupid to the refs, that also meant don't say anything stupid in front of the refs!"
When he came back in the game, "Sorry ref." I smiled. "It's okay partner. But never accuse an official of cheating."
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