TV Teddy Video and comments?

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by bucky

Yes, the Good 'Ol Boys Network.

If these coaches didn’t want Teddy on their games I guarantee you he wouldn’t be. He’s repeatedly tabbed one of the best officials in the country by coaches. Whether or not we should care about that is irrelevant; at this level, to a certain extent, you have to have the trust of the coaches or you will not be around long.

[packersowner]

I think I hear what JRutledge is saying. I've been in some interesting situations.

I have games where sometimes I'm the only white person on the court. And the coaches who are both black, will go to my partners long before they ever would talk to me. That doesn't bother me, its part of life and all I can do is work hard to earn their respect.

I've also been in situations where players that are on a sports team, this might be their escape from what's ever going on outside of basketball. And yes, that some times means dealing with situations a little differently.

For me, I try to be neutral to all of those things which is the great part of being an official. That doesn't mean I am not aware, but I would hope my best judgement helps guide me through situations because I don't know that there is a silver bullet.

[Hawkeyes]

Originally Posted by SC Official

If these coaches didn’t want Teddy on their games I guarantee you he wouldn’t be. He’s repeatedly tabbed one of the best officials in the country by coaches. Whether or not we should care about that is irrelevant; at this level, to a certain extent, you have to have the trust of the coaches or you will not be around long.

If there is an emphasis being placed on NOT talking to players or allowing them to complain... Teddy was spot on!
I think Joel should have been whacked for not giving up that ball immediately - would have accomplished the same thing!