taunting vs fighting?

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
All taunting fouls are flagrant in Michigan? Without exception? WOW! What rationale are they using for that one, Mark? Jmo, but I think that any official would hesitate before calling anything "taunting" under those restrictions.

I can't speak for Michigan, but this is true in MA. Any taunting foul is considered flagrant. I have yet to call a taunting foul since we received this directive. All my T's have been for garden-variety unsporting acts, but I don't call it taunting.