Right, Wrong or T?

[williebfree]

Originally posted by Hawks Coach
Consistency, in my opinion, is within the game, not from game to game. If no other T is called the rest of the game, consistency is not an issue. If a T is called (or has been), the no-T/T decision has been made already and this call should be consistent with any prior calls. And I do think that the skin should get a little thicker in a tight game, although each ref must have their line that cannot be crossed (e.g., profanity). This statement is right up against the line, and probably over it for many. But the way it was handled acomplished the true goal - let the players play, the coaches coach and the refs ref. The coach shut up and got back to coaching, without the need for a T. And the players decided the outcome.

HAWKS COACH
First of all, welcome back!

I agree with your position on this situation. This is appropriate game management.

PublicBJ
I agree that there needs to be a parameter of consistency when issuing AUTOMATIC "Ts" (Profanity, questioning the integrity of the official, etc) and various other game-mgmt procedures.

Not trying to be cruel, but when it comes to coach comments about calls, you are going to find a range of reactions from officials. We are all individuals with different attitudes and philosophies. As well as "situational stresses" (Speeding ticket on the way to the game, wife is in labor, etc.). You are not going to get a straight and narrow "A = A" reaction from every official, every time. As stated ealier in this thread, being on the floor in these undefined situations (challenges) is what makes officiating such a "rush."

As for coaches complaining about consistency, WHO CARES! Adjust.