Thumbs up for eschewing proper mechanics

[PS2Man]

Originally posted by TriggerMN
Proper mechanics say that Harris should stay tableside. However, it's obvious these guys pre-gamed this situation, and while it was still obviously a cut-and-dry intentional foul, they still did this rotation.

You can to opposite table if there is an immediate problem with a coach. Maybe they just messed up. These guys are not perfect. They do make mistakes from time to time.

Originally posted by TriggerMN
Personally, I loved it. I wish the NCAA would go back to having the reporting official go opposite. I understand both sides of it, but I feel it does more good NOT to have the calling official right by the coach. I feel more bad things can happen right next to the coach. If you're opposite, your partner(s) will undoubtedly have an easier job listening and settling the coach down.

Good job by the crew.

I must completely disagree with your statement here. Having the calling official right in front of the coach can and will stop a lot of shouting and continuous chatter. The calling official can go right to the coach and say what happen or address a situation. If you do not have the communication skills to do this I could see this being a problem for any official. If you have the communication skills this makes your life a lot easier. I have used this system in college for the past 3 years and have seen the Ts go down because of it. The National Federation put this in place and I have not had the type of problems in those games because you can say something quit to the coach without and no one knows what you said be you and him. There is no way I would want to go back to the old system.