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[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Bart Tyson
4-19-4, (Vulgar, Abusive)I read this more like a potential fight. Two players squaring off. One player trys to start a fight with a few choice words. Probably more out of control of himself.

If a player or bench personnel (including the head coach) calling an official a f****** a***** is not vulgar or abusive conduct, then the sign of the apocolypse is upon use. Officals are being subjected to increasing amounts of abusive conduct over the last ten years or so, and this is a perfect textbook example of a flagrant technical foul. And when the conduct comes from a head coach (high school or college) it sets an example for his players. If the coach is allowed to stay in the game it sends a message to his players that it is acceptable to address an official in that manner. If an official allows a coach or player to remain in the game after this type of conduct I would suggest that the offcial get a backbone transplant. When an official lets a coach or player get away with this type of misconduct he makes it more difficult for the officials who come after him to handle this coach. There really cannot be any reason for not ejecting a coach who calls an official a f****** a******. Absolutely none.