Fifth foul procedure

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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Sigh......

Unfortunately, that statement tells me all that I need to know right there. Sad, but certainly not uncommon.

I don't understand why it's "sad." This is a common tactic, from what I've observed. A lot of times a technical foul will get your players all riled up and ready to go back in there and scrap harder. I imagine it's tough as an official to try and judge whether that's the coach's intent or not and how that factors into your decision to call the T.