The opposite of baiting

[DC_Ref12]

Mentioned this in another thread, but it got buried...

My saturday game where I T'd up Coach A, we came down to the other end of the court and were shooting FTs, I'm standing near Team B's bench and Coach B is saying things like "You don't have to worry about me, ref. You and me are friends", etc, obviously trying to get on my good side.

Do you tell him to be quiet or just ignore him? I hate being treated like I can be 'bought.'

[tjones1]

Just ignore him. If you tell him to be quiet, you just lit and put fuel on the fire.

[deecee]

the reason this got buried is because quite frankly its a stupid question -- it falls under common sense. god forbid a coach tries to get on your good side -- Whack him, ignore him, tickle his armpits i dont care.

[RushmoreRef]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

Mentioned this in another thread, but it got buried...

My saturday game where I T'd up Coach A, we came down to the other end of the court and were shooting FTs, I'm standing near Team B's bench and Coach B is saying things like "You don't have to worry about me, ref. You and me are friends", etc, obviously trying to get on my good side.

Do you tell him to be quiet or just ignore him? I hate being treated like I can be 'bought.'

All I say is:

"Appreciate it, we do the best we can, did you enjoy that gift certificate to the Outback, I'd appreciate your vote when the recommendation forms come out!"

JK!

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

Mentioned this in another thread, but it got buried...

My saturday game where I T'd up Coach A, we came down to the other end of the court and were shooting FTs, I'm standing near Team B's bench and Coach B is saying things like "You don't have to worry about me, ref. You and me are friends", etc, obviously trying to get on my good side.

Do you tell him to be quiet or just ignore him? I hate being treated like I can be 'bought.'

The most that would get out of me is an "I hear ya, Coach" followed by me moving slightly away from him.

[Nevadaref]

"Coach, you're scaring me."

[Jurassic Referee]

"And I think that you're the second best coach that I've ever seen."

-all the rest are tied for first.

[SmokeEater]

"Sucking up does nothing for me,.... I do accept $10's and $20's though ...."

j/k - I would love to say that to a coach.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by deecee

the reason this got buried is because quite frankly its a stupid question

Thanks for helping out a newer official. . .

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

"Sucking up does nothing for me,.... I do accept $10's and $20's though .

Ever ask the coaches if they want to buy foul insurance?

[deecee]

is that similar to fowl insurance that my uncle used to get for his prize winning gamecock?

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by deecee

the reason this got buried is because quite frankly its a stupid question -- it falls under common sense. god forbid a coach tries to get on your good side -- Whack him, ignore him, tickle his armpits i dont care.

Deecee -- I know you're new, but you seem to catch on quick. I thought you knew better!!

OBITUARY: THE SAD PASSING OF COMMON SENSE

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault.

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Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student, but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

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[JRutledge]

I would probably laugh and walk away.

Peace

[DC_Ref12]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would probably laugh and walk away.

Peace

That's about what I did. I was standing near him with my back to him. As I ran back down the court, I just chuckled and shook my head.