Egregious mis-application of a rule

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by rsox34

My God--is this the way you react to every call you disagree with? If it was a mistake on the official's part, I would not get worked up over it unless it cost you the chance to win the game.

An official making such a poor call that clearly demonstrates lack of basic rules knowledge is definitely something to which a coach has every right to react. If you don't believe that, then you are not putting the proper amount of care into being an official.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

An official making such a poor call that clearly demonstrates lack of basic rules knowledge is definitely something to which a coach has every right to react. If you don't believe that, then you are not putting the proper amount of care into being an official.

The smarter coaches know how to react.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

The smarter coaches know how to react.

Great point, JR, That is exactly why I brought up the idea here.

Thanks to all who contributed to this discussion.