NFHS Mechanics Question (3)

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

When a coach won't let something go, I've used, "You'll see it on the tape, and if you don't like it, I'm sure that you send it to X," and that's the end of it. Does it make the coaches happy that I won't coddle them? Nope. Do I care? Nope. I've got a game to administer. I'm not trying to be their best friend or make their Christmas card list.
I guess you're the type who feels their pain.

Again, you're just pulling doo-doo from thin air. And again, I'm waiting for you to point to anything in my posts that says anything about extended conversations with coaches. Guess you just don't know me too well. or (can't decide on which to use since I'm so wishy-washy)

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

See your own point above.

PS The table is part of the officiating crew. If they have a problem or a question, WE have a problem or a question. That's vastly different from a coach with a gripe or an ulterior motive slowing down the game. I know that the table personnel isn't trying to gain a competitive advantage by making an inquiry.

Doesn't say much for the coaches in Nevada if every time they ask you a question it's for the sole purpose of slowing down the game. Must be a regional thing.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Please do because what they are teaching is irresponsible. It's that damn big-dog attitude of I can get away with doing this because I've been doing this for so many years and I'm that good. I'd guess that they are old school officials who don't care for all the precision in the mechanics and adherence to the rulesbook that is being demanded by the NCAA brass these days.

They are big-dawgs by accomplishment, not attitude. They believe in civil, pertinent, concise, and short communication with coaches when needed. Even if it means sacrificing the santity of the game by quickly stepping into the backcourt to answer a question during a free throw.

And they are most definitely sticklers for proper mechanics. And they also live in the real world and tell you that there are things that some officials can do and get away with that others cannot. And that is reality, like it or not.

BTW, still waiting on the answer for this one:

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Since when are the thoughts of a coach about a call considered important?

So remind me again why the NFHS went to the new 2-man mechanic of putting the trail tableside?