Am I too thin skinned?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Moosie74

I have nothing. There's nothing to address here and I certainly wouldn't give a technical in basketball for this offense either.

The reaction of "get a clue" is simply an excited utterance out of frustration, it really is not directed at any one person.

In basketball, an AC saying this will result in at least a quick warning to the HC. Continued idiocy would be an easy T. Most likely, though, I'm skipping the warning.

That's basketball, though.

[JJ]

".... but if he is staying in his box and not directing the statement to anyone in particular..."
This comment was clearly directed at the umpiring crew, and would need to be addressed on every level I've ever worked (currently working D1). Might not have to be an ejection, but the comment would be acknowledged and the commentator shut down. Small fires lead to big flare-ups.

JJ

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by JJ

".... but if he is staying in his box and not directing the statement to anyone in particular..."
This comment was clearly directed at the umpiring crew, and would need to be addressed on every level I've ever worked (currently working D1). Might not have to be an ejection, but the comment would be acknowledged and the commentator shut down. Small fires lead to big flare-ups.

JJ

umpiring crew

Translation: I got your back and you got mine.

[w_sohl]

Originally Posted by jicecone

umpiring crew

Translation: I got your back and you got mine.

This is what I was thinking when I addressed it.

[UES]

To answer you're original question about being "thin skinned" - I actually think your skin is a little too thick

First of all, this is the ASSISTANT coach who just popped off. When he says "Get a Clue" - I would say "Get on the bus". There is noooooo way I am letting an ASSISTANT coach talk to me and/or my partner like that. In fact, if a Head Coach screamed that, I might dump him too (although restricting the Head Coach might be another option).

The problem with amateur umpires is that they let base coaches get away with that stuff and if you don't "nip it in the bud", you're just making it harder for the next crew that has to deal with him. Think about it, the Head Coach usually gets a little more rope than an Assistant Coach - so if you allow the base coach to scream at/towards you "Get a Clue"... then what are you going to allow the HC to say?

And to the one guy who said "let it go, you can deal with him later in the game"... that is how things blow up on you and then you'll end up saying "I should have gotten rid of him earlier". Take care of business and address matters promptly.

[Steven Tyler]

I've never really worried about ejecting a coach/asst. coach. I'm usually always been on familiar terms with most of them through the years. Some can be quirky, but we as members know who is who. The vast majority of coaches are always courteous to us. They are simply glad that they know you, want you do, and how you do it.

I had one test me in my first varsity game. Dressed him down for his actions. He was pretty much a pussycat after that.

Got my share of players when they really deserved it. On several occasions, the coach took care of it for me.

Plus they take care of our pay cards.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by UES

First of all, this is the ASSISTANT coach who just popped off. When he says "Get a Clue" - I would say "Get on the bus".

Really? Around here, you'd be accused of using an atomic bomb to kill a mosquito.

In fact, if a Head Coach screamed that, I might dump him too (although restricting the Head Coach might be another option).

And, per FED rules, if you DO dump an assistant, the HC is automatically restricted for the rest of the game.