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Originally Posted by Adam
Everyone in the room knew he was joking.
One guy realized his mommy can't help him get better games, so he went to a reporter (or league official) instead.
Was the joke in poor taste and ill-advised? Sure. But it was a joke.
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I agree also but Rush worked in a larger spotlight than this so he has to be smarter. I've heard tons of stories fom older officials about assignors putting them on certain certain games to "send a message" to a coach who'd been a PITA but that was 25-30 years ago. There are way too many media outlets for people to snitch/squeal/vent. Even if the anonymous official didn't like the schedule he received from Rush that doesn't diminish what was said if it's true.
Remember the quote: “The appearance of impropriety is every bit as bad as the impropriety itself.”
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