What's the Point?

[Smitty]

Originally posted by Maverick
It doesn't seem to me like tarheelcoach was looking for us to tear into the official so much as he was just wondering what to expect next time so he can warn his assistants. By the letter of the rule, the situation as described would be a T. However, I don't think the situation as described would really warrant a T. I'd think at least a warning would be in order (I know you can claim that was gone over in pre-game but that's a long ways from everyone's minds by that point in the game). I don't think the intent of the rule is to T anyone on the bench if they stand up without an allowed reason.

The best way to avoid the same thing from happening in the future would be for the head coach to put a seatbelt on his assistants. The rule is clear. So to avoid the possibility of an official enforcing the rule, don't break the rule. Simple as that.