I must admit that in rereading my reply to mikec, I came across somewhat more confrontational in tone than I usually do. I must have been in a bad mood and I apologize. I think I posted right after I sat on that Pez dispenser.
However, I still maintain that not calling the game consistently from start to finish regardless of the score is the fairest way to treat the players, and is the proper definition of protecting the integrity of the game.
The players deserve a fair shake from the officials, even if they don't get what they perceive to be a fair shake from their opponent. I'm not going to penalize players because their coach is a jerk. Wouldn't it be nice if technicals against a coach didn't affect the score of the game, but perhaps their bank account instead.
Thu Jun 13, 2002, 06:38pm
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