would you "t" a coach for saying...

[kmw]

I had this happen tonight in JV boys game. Home team player A1 dribbles in to lane on a fast break, opposite defender on lowblock comes over and stands somewhat under basket... A1 charges into him... I call the charge and then the home coach tells me that " a varsity official would not call that"... I respond that I will call that tonight since its a charge".... Here in KY there are separate rating systems and I am on the bubble on boys varsity side but full varsity on girls.... and he knows that.... I don't "t" him because I know he is working me... what does everyone think?

[Adam]

"A varsity player wouldn't have done that."

[Dan_ref]

A varsity coach wouldn't have said that.

[JRutledge]

I do not like to say I would T anyone for one comment. The comment is kind of personal, but I do not know I would be offended. I might have a comeback, but it would likely take a lot more than just this comment alone.

Peace

[Mark Padgett]

"Really, coach? Which official do you mean? Tell me his name so I can report him for being incompetent."

[26 Year Gap]

If not calling a T is eating at you, I think you know the answer already.

[Ref Daddy]

Seem's you answered what I would want to assess .... you seem to know the coach and know he was "working you".

Personally I would say it is demeaning and my guard would be up - if not the ol' STOP sign.

[swvaref]

VB home team up by 7, other team foul, both teams in double bonus. We go to shoot freethrows, home team coach asks for a intentational foul, I told him the foul I called was a hand check since the visting was fouling to stop the clock. He ask me isnt that what the rule book says that if a player grabs isnt that intentational.I said coach the foul I called was not the foul that he wanted. He turned and told his assistance, "thats alright he's missed the entire game anyway ". Iasked him Coach would you care to repeat yourself". He did not say anything. Does this situation call for A Tech because I heard wht he said That was his 1st comment to me up that point that was negative he just question calls all night

[Terrapins Fan]

Well, My goal for this year was not to give any of my precious "T"s away, but 2 weeks ago, I had to let a few go. Three to be exact....It's a fairly long story, but fun if you have the time.

This is my 7th year refereeing. I coached for 11 years...So I think I am more understanding of what a coach goes through on the side line, than some officials.

History, I "T"ed this coach up 2 years ago. I have been doing his games for 5 years. I get about 3 or 4 of his teams games a year. I have tried to avoid it as much as possible "T"ing him up again. He pushes all the referees every game.

Early in the game, he was out of the coaches box and I told him to get back in the box. He did. Later, he was out of the box again ( on the floor ) and I told him to get back in the box. He laughed at me. I had enough of him being a smart A$$ and I "T" him up. He asks why and As I am reporting to the table, I tell him he has lost the use of his box and must remain seated., Shoot 2 free throws and bring the ball in opposit the table...his team rebounds the ball and brings the ball down court..where he is on his knees in the coaches box...BANG "T" " Coach you are gone" Again, he knew what he was doing, he was pushing my buttons and I pushed back.

First time in 7 years that I have every ejected a coach. Next night, a different coach is out of the box and I tell him, coach stay in the box....next time down the floor, he has both feet beyond the side line on the floor "T", I warned him and I wasn't going to go through it over and over. He remained seated the rest of the night...BTW, the "T" came in less than 2 minutes into the game...I did have a trigger finger....But that is behind me and no "T"s in my last 15 games!

[budjones05]

Well this is kind of similar that happend last night. I had a fast break and a-1 does this shoulder dive on a planted b1. Charge. Coach says that is not a charge because he didn't "fall" down. I told him that he can't go and charge into somebody like he is a running back.

[ChrisSportsFan]

Originally Posted by budjones05

Well this is kind of similar that happend last night. I had a fast break and a-1 does this shoulder dive on a planted b1. Charge. Coach says that is not a charge because he didn't "fall" down. I told him that he can't go and charge into somebody like he is a running back.

With all due respect, this comment is not at all similar to the other comments in this thread.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by swvaref

VB home team up by 7, other team foul, both teams in double bonus. We go to shoot freethrows, home team coach asks for a intentational foul, I told him the foul I called was a hand check since the visting was fouling to stop the clock. He ask me isnt that what the rule book says that if a player grabs isnt that intentational.I said coach the foul I called was not the foul that he wanted. He turned and told his assistance, "thats alright he's missed the entire game anyway ". I asked him Coach would you care to repeat yourself." He did not say anything. Does this situation call for A Tech because I heard wht he said That was his 1st comment to me up that point that was negative he just question calls all night

[budjones05]

Originally Posted by ChrisSportsFan

With all due respect, this comment is not at all similar to the other comments in this thread.

I stand corrected

[swkansasref33]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

thats a nice one!

[Texas Aggie]

I might have a comeback

I wouldn't. Not to that comment, at least. He wants you to say something so he can go off on you. Just say, "OK", and move on. Chances are he won't say another word and will get pissed (mostly at himself) because you weren't baited into a fight.

Guys, take my word for it, the letters O followed by K does wonders. You obviously have other tools at your disposal, but if it isn't a question, why respond?