Was my partner too quick on the trigger?

[Junker]

Originally Posted by ILRef80

Last week, I had a JV coach scream to his players "next time they touch you, knock them the hell out!". He was telling one of my partners about how we were missing some moving screens. None of the 3 of us really saw anything but, that type of comment deserves a T every time, wouldn't you guys say?

I don't think so. Maybe it was his way of telling the players to be strong with the ball? He isn't directly commenting on your officiating, I would ignore it. Just call the fouls when his players "knock them the hell out."

[ILRef80]

Originally Posted by Junker

I don't think so. Maybe it was his way of telling the players to be strong with the ball? He isn't directly commenting on your officiating, I would ignore it. Just call the fouls when his players "knock them the hell out."

Interesting. I keep replaying this in my mind - but I do stand by the T. If he says it during a TO or something I'm going to ignore it. But when he said it during a dead ball, for the whole gym to hear, I felt I had to get it.

I could be wrong, that's just how I see it.

[Junker]

In a JV game I have no problem with that T at all. In a varsity game, I'm ignoring it. Just my opinion of course.

[ILRef80]

Good point. I like to hear opposing opinions. It's good to hear other sides or other solutions to a situation.

[Ignats75]

Math Equation:

AC + "YOU" = T

Assistant Coaches should never be addressing the officials about calls. If its not too beligerent, I will politely tell the Head Coach that if HE has as question about an incident, I will be glad to discuss it with him, but he better get control of his bench before it comes back to haunt him.