Rules stickler

[johnny1784]

Originally posted by tomegun

Aw, ain't that sweet! I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy inside...or I have gas!

The bottom line is confrontational statements aren't a good thing. We would all like to have "come-backs" and witty comments but - like a coach arguing after a call - what good are they going to do? I think it is highly unlikely for someone to make a smart comment to a coach and the situation takes a turn for the positive. It could happen, but I haven't seen it. WE are always learning, this is just another learning experience. [/B]

IMO, it is ok to use a one liner that is witty.

Wit can defuse the tension between a coach and the officials.

If you have the personality and you are not being disrespectful, by all means if necessary use a witty comment to answer a head coach.

E.g., a head coach was belligerent over a foul call on his player. She is tall and carries a large frame.

While the official was reporting the player control foul, the head coach commented, "That was not a foul, she is a big girl who used a big girl move!" The official replied back, “No coach that was a big girl foul!"

Not only did the table chuckle, so did the players on the bench.

I was told, the head coach never again during the rest of the game question any calls or spoke of any smart remarks to the officials.

Maybe there are better ways to tell a coach to STFU but what ever way works for you may not work for others or may not be in ones own persona.