Rat trying to find the cheese (with some whine)

[DG]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

DG: I do not believe the comment "That is twice you have screwed us" is accusing me of cheating in any way, or that he meant it that way. It is a typical coach response to a feeling that several calls have been made against them, and it is hurting their chances to win. Coaches don't like it when their chances to win are being hurt, and I think we, as officials, need to understand this emotion from participants. I truly believe that this comment does not attack my character, it is a voice of displeasure over a call or two.

You don't get it then. "That's two bad calls blue" is a comment and an opinion. "You are screwing us" might be an opinion also but it is worded in a way that attacks your character. "You are screwing us" is an active phrase. May as well have said "You suck". Most coaches I deal with would never dare say such a thing because they know better. Only in summer ball do you have to "train" the ones that don't get it.

You called him a "mutant" and a "freaking idiot". Why you defending him now? I had one say this to me while turning his back after an argument last year - "You are making all this money you should learn the rules". It is a typical coach response, as you put it. Now what would you do with this comment?