Coach got rung last night

[mplagrow]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

That's OK if the same type of foul also hasn't been called consistently all game long too. If they were calling that type of foul though, and then let one go just because it was the end of the game, then the officials might need a cojones transplant. Sometimes saying that "I don't want to dictate the outcome of the game" is just code for saying "I'm afraid to make a tough call".

Jmo.

Agree. I learned somewhere along the way to stay away from those last second fouls, especially if there was no chance at the shot. Then one day, I saw a 8th grader try a 70 foot baseball style shot as time was about to expire in the first half. He got mugged. One of the dumbest fouls I've ever seen. I blew the whiste simultaneous with the horn, and did not decide to back off on the call. He got three shots. I'm sure some refs will disagree with me, but just because time is expiring and the shot has no chance does not give the defense a free mugging. And if the coach doesn't like it, suggest that he take it up with his player.