Are Coaches Crazy?

[Texas Aggie]

The answer in this situation is exactly what I did earlier this year: assess a flagrant technical and an ejection with one. A coach who's team was getting stomped gradually built up more and more contempt. He hadn't yet reached the screaming point (an automatic T), but it was clear he was asking for it so he could use that to blame us for the loss. He was warned, then kept going, so he was tossed. Never bounced a coach, but he deserved it and he damn well knew it, too.

I agree with most of the other posters as it appears you let stuff go that shouldn't be let go. But if you do want to wait because you think they are baiting you into one for whatever reason, if they clearly cross the line, toss him. I can assure you that, along with a report filed, he won't do it again.

[Terrapins Fan]

I can assure you that, along with a report filed, he won't do it again.

Wrong.

This guy was tossed last year by one of my partners. I "T"ed him up last year in a different game. He is who he is. That's life.

No he is not going to change. I am comfortable with not giving him a "T".

And you are right, he was looking for someone to blame for his loss.

[dave30]

I remember a coach who already had one technical and was practically begging for another one. He asked the referee, "why don't you just throw me out?" The referee replied," Because I want you to stay here and watch your team continue to get their butts handed to them!"