How Far is Too Far?

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Originally Posted by tomegun

You are kidding right? If I'm reading what you wrote, a young official will know when to whack a coach.
Many young officials let a coach go totally over the line and they learn from experience. One way to learn is ask as the OP has done and some of the responses have been very good. But some...

Oh they will know it - what will distinguish them from the others is if they pull the trigger.
I know veterans who don't hit the big fat ones because they are afraid of losing votes or game or their poularity.
That is a part of the learning process, as is asking for all of this great information.