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Originally Posted by Eastshire
Generally speaking (as some states use slightly different terms), if the coach did not make contact, he's guilty of assault. If he did make contact, he's guilty of battery.
Regardless, the official didn't sell or embellish anything. He simply reacted in the natural manner to a sudden attack to the head.
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If you look at the video on USA Today, which has a very different angle than the video posted in this thread, it sure looks like he makes contact.