How many "T"'s do you call per year?

[Texas Aggie]

I had 5 or 6. 3 were in one game in a span of 30 seconds: player slams down ball; head coach comes out on the floor gesturing; bench coach throws clipboard! Earlier in the game my partner and I had a simultaneous whistle T against a player, but he reported it.

The thing about T's is this: if its there, you need to call it. Don't go looking for them, but I have zero tolerance for player misbehavior. If a coach responds to my warning and doesn't "get stupid," we're generally going to be OK. But if you're being harassed, you need to respond with a T.

[Rich]

1 head coach, 1 player, same game.

[bas2456]

I've been sworn at a lot, accused of cheating once, and had one game where there were 5 technicals!

I've probably called 7 techs this season

[Nevadaref]

I have called about a dozen this season. I've had years with only a handful and years with about 25.

I don't worry about the count. I just deal with the situations that arise and take care of business.

[A Pennsylvania Coach]

8 so far this season. More after today. 2 men's rec games this afternoon, loudmouth league.

[williebfree]

In reflecting about my past season, I have come to the realization that I am most disappointed about the "T"s that I did not give.

I worked approximately 125 games this year: 25 V, 40 sub-varsity, 60 MS level. I issued a dozen "T"s. 3 HC, 5 Players, 2 Bench, 2 Admin (book errors).

My philosophy on the use of the "T" has had a significant paradigm shift in the latter part of the season. I used to reserve the "T" as a last resort action. Now, I tolerate much less "crying" from players and coaches, moreso coaches because they are the "adults."

[beachbum]

72 games half high school
this year
1 coach unsportsman like conduct
1 coach illegal substitution
2 players susportsmanlike conduct
3 player/bench delay of game after warning on inbounds plays

I wish I had one delay of game back...too quick with the whistle no adv/disadv

last year 60 games 2 technicals
1 coach
1 player for cussing

[CLH]

I just finished my season Tuesday, I've ended this season with 72 games, 23 technicals, 2 player ejections, and 2 fan ejections.

So, now I'll sit back and let you guys jump on me for having so many, but dangit, sometimes you just gotta handle things!

CH

[LocDog249]

I have had 3 T's this year. All against players, and 2 of them were in my very first game of the season.

[Adam]

1 directly on a coach for yelling at me, 2 book Ts, and one for 6 players on the court.

[grunewar]

I've only had 3 this yr (all players), which is down from previous yrs. Don't know the reason - more tolerance, managing the games better, players more behaved, whatever.

I don't like calling em and I also don't mind calling em. Just another foul to me. But, when they earn em.....I give em!

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

( keep in mind I work 6 nights a week and double up 2 to 3 nights a week, so I do a lot of games. I'd say I have about 100 this season total. About 40 of those are HS Varsity. )

That is a LOT of nights and games. Don't like being at home much?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

That is a LOT of nights and games. Don't like being at home much?

I've only worked 35 (18 BV and 17 GV) and I consider it a full season.

[JBleach85]

This year I only called one Technical. I actually got switched this year from the girls side to the guys side. I noticed that on the boys side in the area that I officiate a little more discipline and coaches don't really argue as much. The girls are also coached well just that the coaches at the JV level don't know when to coach thier team and talk to the officials. It was like everytime down the floor, 'My player got pushed.' "My player didn't walk, all she did was move both feet." (True story)

[bigdogrunnin]

144 games so far . . .

4 on coaches (All Unsportsmanlike)

12-15 on players (includes 3 ejections: one with 2 T's, the other two for flagrant/fighting T's; most of the rest for whining about calls)

5-6 Administrative (including 2 sub. T's in one night)

Average over the past 4 seasons . . .

2 on coaches

5-6 on players

3-4 Administrative


It's been a busier year than usual.