What do you think?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rita C

The coach asked. His player made a shot as I blew the whistle, so I'm thinking that he didn't realize the foul happened as his player was getting the ball for the shot. He couldn't have seen the foul through the scrum.

Rita

I was just wondering, I'd answer this question, too, and I'd be a bit miffed at a partner who cut me off at the knees while doing so. Does your association not want you answering questions? If that's the case, then I guess you're in Rome.

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I was just wondering, I'd answer this question, too, and I'd be a bit miffed at a partner who cut me off at the knees while doing so. Does your association not want you answering questions? If that's the case, then I guess you're in Rome.

I'm going to ask someone else in the association and see.

I've been officiating for 11 years now. I'd like to think I've developed a good sense of game management. If a coach is asking a reasonable question, he should get a reasonable answer. And I couldn't care less if this is pissing off the other coach. (My partner's excuse.) He'll get the same when it's his turn. (Especially when the call is in his favor!)

Rita

[Back In The Saddle]

It would be interesting to know what your partner thought he was accomplishing, and why he thought that was more important than letting you take care of your own business. But just from your side of the story, I'd be pretty angry at the guy.