Here's a bit of news. Communication is rarely all verbal. I'm willing to bet that Juulie's demeanor is such that she says more on the court than her words convey.
If it's worked for her, then you have no beef whatsoever. It's an alternative to "I hear you coach." Both are just as likely to blow up. And, for what it's worth, silence isn't always the best response.

Thank you.

2007, 07:51pm
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Originally Posted by rainmaker
Like what? I suppose it depends on the tone of voice. I've worked hard at keeping the sarcasm out. It's worked for me. Worked very well. *shrug*

I'm with BZ on this one. You will eventually run into a coach that misconstrues your intent and thinks that you're just being a smart-azz. Jmo, but a simple nod of the head to acknowledge that you heard the coach is sufficient. The coach is just trying to work you anyway.


Look familiar?

Yup, and two days ago it was probably relevant too.

Soooooooooo, thank you.

HAHAHAHAHA! Dammit Dan...that's TWO PC monitors you owe me today for spitting my Coke out!

As opposed to saying something witty and pithy such as "I hear you, coach" which will automatically trigger their empathy and stop them from being so pusillanimous, right...orrrrrr, will simply cause the coach to yell something like "Then do something about it!" Yep, that there's way better game management, yeahsureyoubetcha.

Oh well, thank you anyway blindzebra.

A coach gives me information. I express gratitude. How is that confusing?

They don't think I'm being a prick. Never. Even in stripes and sansabelt pants, they know very well that my obnoxious side is better characterized by different vocabulary.

Aw geeze, there you go again......:rolleyes:

You're wrong. They certainly sureashell may think that you're a "prick". A "prick" does not necessarily relate to having a male appendage. If you go to Dictionary.com, you'll find that it's vulgar slang for <i>"an obnoxious or contemptible person."</i> That means of either gender.

Us guys know all this stuff.

I guess I don't mind being included.

This time.

What makes you think that I included you?:confused:

Thank you.

Well, yea, he's the one that was having "that time of the month....":

:p

And, double :p to you!

Hey, you're the one that said it. All I did was blow the whistle after it happened.