Moronic coach comment of the day

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by 81artmonk

A TF cannot be given prior to a game can it?? If it can I am wondering how can a foul be handed out when nothing has started. Again this is just my opinion without any knowledge of the rule, but I can see if two players get into a fight prior to game time that they should be removed and/or ejected. simpley for fighting. But how can a foul be handed out prior to something not even in affect yet?? Just wondering?

You really should get a rulebook if you're going to coach. And I'm not being smart-azzed when I say that either.

The officials' jurisdiction starts as soon as they step on the court- which is usually at least 15 minutes before game time. From that time on until all of the officials have left the court at the end of the game, you are governed by all the "technical foul" rules when it comes to behavior, etc. If you don't believe that, tell 3 of your players to dunk the ball in warm-ups.