Ref chokes coach

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Not sure whatinthehell this has to do with the original post...but I will say it again - I don't care what was said, it does not justify grabbing someone by the neck (aka choking someone)...and to try to say "It's OK that he choked that guy if the guy said something racist" is just plain stupid.

You obviously did not read the article. And you obviously did not read a couple responses after the OP.

Once again, no one said it was OK. After all we are human beings and when you say certain things to human beings or behave in a manner, they may act in a way that is outside of the game. That goes for an official, coach, player or fan. Often conflicts in games go outside that arena. And if someone does not adhere to "your standard" of professionalism, then it really does not matter in the long run if they decide to assault you or harm you more than choking you.

I have seen it enough times where a game conflict becomes bigger than what happens between the lines.

Peace

[Dan_ref]

Oh good.

Anther sociology 101 thread.

Haven't had one of those in a while.

[Mark Padgett]

Without commenting specifically on this instance, since none of us know the context, let me say that there are some things that, if said to me by another person in a certain context, will result in me imparting physical harm upon that person. The number of topics and the context is quite limited, but there are some. Fortunately, the number of instances that this has happened in my life is extremely low, but it has happened and I make no apologies for it.

BTW - I'm being uncharacteristically serious here.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Without commenting specifically on this instance, since none of us know the context, let me say that there are some things that, if said to me by another person in a certain context, will result in me imparting physical harm upon that person. The number of topics and the context is quite limited, but there are some. Fortunately, the number of instances that this has happened in my life is extremely low, but it has happened and I make no apologies for it.

BTW - I'm being uncharacteristically serious here.

Mark, we would appreciate it if you started your own psychology 101 thread.

This is the sociology 101 thread.

TIA.

[grunewar]

What an unbelievably sad story for both sides......and we're all supposed to be in it for the kids? Especially at this level? Wonder what the kids saw and/or heard? Very disappointing. Wow!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Without commenting specifically on this instance, since none of us know the context, let me say that there are some things that, if said to me by another person in a certain context, will result in me imparting physical harm upon that person. The number of topics and the context is quite limited, but there are some. Fortunately, the number of instances that this has happened in my life is extremely low, but it has happened and I make no apologies for it.

BTW - I'm being uncharacteristically serious here.

I completely agree from my point of view. The conversation might not be on the court (field or diamond), but it would likely happen. Or at the very least the person would know very soon how I felt outside of the arena those comments took place.

Peace

[canuckrefguy]

Gotta agree with one of the comments in the discussion thread under the article.

That ref DOES look a lot like Tone Loc.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by canuckrefguy

That ref DOES look a lot like Tone Loc.

And the coach looks like he's doing the Funky Cold Medina

[loners4me]

IMO, it doesn't matter what was said. I don't care if the coach used every racial slur he knew.

Self restraint must be used.

That ref should be de-patched & prosecuted.

Name calling is exactly that..name calling.

bad move Tone Loc