Would you have T ed ?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Old School

You took one for the home team, the referees. We reward sacrifices like this in the armed forces with a metal of honor.

Look, youv'e been known to use some pretty absurd hyperbole. This is probably in your top two. Utterly senseless.

Originally Posted by Old School

You could have blasted him and been correct in your call, however, IMO, the only thing you would have proven is that it's all about you.

You're hung up on this "all about you" kick. It's not what he would have shown. He would have shown you shouldn't accuse a ref of cheating in a game. Period.

Originally Posted by Old School

You took it personal and it was not meant as a personal attack on your character as an official. It was an emotional outburst from a coach who was into it, as he should be.

Wrong. An emotional outburst is more like, "You've got to call something." Asking if you have something against the kid is personal, and it's been brewing for a while to come to that comment. It's not the first thing that comes to anyone's mind.

Originally Posted by Old School

My opinion, based on what the coach stated is not T worthy. Now, if he laced that comment with a few swear words, yea, you're getting it.

Swear words aren't necessary when he accuses you having something personal against his kids.

Originally Posted by Old School

However, I know exactly what you mean when you say those words bothered you. Welcome to officiating. Had a similar thing happened last night in a wreck league. Had to have a few afterwards to calm myself down before going home.

This, I believe.