5th foul - game management

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Originally posted by stan-MI
It's not a question of manliness or copping out; it's game management. If the foul call deserves an explanation to the coach, give it and get out. Why create or prolong a potential conflict?

If you called the foul, who knows what happened better than you? I agree that a quick explanation and get out is the right course of action. You may not feel like it is a manliness issue, but I have had several patners (who were the R) who said that they refused to go to the coach for the 5th if they called it. Sounds like they are afraid to me. This may not be the case across the board, but I think it accounts for a lot of it.

If you want me, as your partner, to take the 5th foul, I'll do it, but how will it reflect on you if I am the only official who reports the 5th foul to the coaches? If you think they won't notice that, you are mistaken. IMO, your credibility will be shot.