Handling Coaches After T

[Rufus]

I didn't want to hijack the other thread about the Huggins ejection, but the discussion got me thinking about a situation that came up this year.

This is VG and I'm working with two experienced partners. The crew chief called a T on the H coach and then stayed tableside just like for a common foul while my other partner and I are getting the shooter set and the lane cleared. I was slot and saw the coach and assistants continuing to discuss the T with my partner so I moved over there and switched places with him. With him out of earshot they didn't continue whatever conversation they were having.

At no point was I thinking about having to save my partner - he's experienced and knows more about game management than I do. I was thinking more along the lines of defusing the situation. How would you all have handled?