How to talk to Officials

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by BBallCoach
But I can not put Jrut on the pedestal that he requires. Jrut it sounds like you make a lot of assumptions, remember what happens when you assume things, it makes an *** out of you and me if I believe it.

I am only on the pedestal that the rulebook allows. And it is the official, not the coach that decides what behavior in a game that is to be tolerated. It it is against the rules to question the judgment and authority of an official. But most officials choose to be nice and allow that to some extent or turn the other cheek. So if you want to be an jerk, just understand that some will pull the trigger quicker than others. If you want to roll that dice, just do not be surprised when you crap out.

Two-thirds of the season is gone and I have not given one technical in any game at any level. But I have watched many games and seen officials just raise their voice and the coach got T'd up. So it is apparant to me that everyone is not going to give you the rope that I and others might. So, run you mouth all game long. But I know many officials that will not hesitate to shut it.

Peace