Coach says thank you.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by refnrev

... I'm L but we have 3 whistles and three arms in the air to send a message. Winning coach calls me over and asks, "Please don't let them get out of control. I've only got 11 players left for the season." ...

This statement from the coach would irritate me. First of all, why is he assuming you would let it get out of control in the first place? Secondly, you just called a foul, what else does he want you to do? And thirdly, an official can't prevent a hard foul (possibly injurious) foul from occurring.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

This statement from the coach would irritate me. First of all, why is he assuming you would let it get out of control in the first place? Secondly, you just called a foul, what else does he want you to do? And thirdly, an official can't prevent a hard foul (possibly injurious) foul from occurring.

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1. There's a bit of history betweeen the two schools.... enough said.
2. Just voicing a concern in a civilized responsible manner.
3. Doing more preactive and preventive officiating by talking to the players and staying close to the action didn't hurt, though.