Coach perceptions of what we call

[zebraman]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Good post Z, thanks.

NCAA mechanics have evolved over the last few years to place the calling official table side specifically to allow dialogue. This is being addressed, but the bottom line IMO is that there will always be times when a coach wants a discussion when 1 is not warranted.

As for getting too rough...to a degree coaches have input on how the game is called. Rough play is always a POE. That said...IMO "box out!!!" and "put a body on 'em!!!" are pretty much code words for "you aint playing rough enough for me".

IOW coaches have a hand in this as well, don't you think?

Dan,

Both coaches acknowledged that there are times when officials can't have a conversation and also that some coach comments don't warrant a response. They were both referring to officials that just don't have good table skills or seem to be the "I'll ref and you coach and never the two shall meet" philosophy. In our assoc, we have a couple guys who call a great game but just don't have any personal skills. They both hate three-person.

The D-1 coach specifically talked about the difference between being aggressive and being rough. He also talked about how coaches at the D-1 are paid to win and they are going to play as rough as the officials allow because it is to their advantage. He said that most of his colleagues love a game that is consistently called fairly tight because the players adjust and it makes for a more fun game to watch as well as coach. It was a very interesting talk.

Z