Would this have any impact?

[bainsey]

The theory behind the indirect technical foul, as I understand it, is that head coaches are responsible for the conduct of their respective benches. I don't know if that should extend to players.

If a player commits a flagrant foul, that player is disqualified. I say that's punishment enough. I don't think it's fair to hold the coach responsible.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by bainsey

The theory behind the indirect technical foul, as I understand it, is that head coaches are responsible for the conduct of their respective benches. I don't know if that should extend to players.

They're all players, whether they're sitting on a bench or standing on the floor. Why shouldn't the coach be responsible for the conduct of them all? Besides, making this a rule would be symbolic - that's the point.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

They're all players, whether they're sitting on a bench or standing on the floor. Why shouldn't the coach be responsible for the conduct of them all? Besides, making this a rule would be symbolic - that's the point.

Actually, no. Players are the 5 team members in the game. The rest are bench personnel. But you know that. However, that's the point he's making. I tend to agree. Hard to control what some knucklehead is doing at the other end of the floor. Not all poor behavior comes with a red flag.

Just don't think it's necessary. My .