New one for "That Guy"

[DesMoines]

Bison: I wasn't offended... just surprised I heard it as part of a pre-game talk.

I'm going to do my best every game, but stuff happens. I recognize I'm probably not going to get absolutely every call perfect, but I'm certainly not planning on telling the kids and coaches that during a pre-game meeting.

Snaqs: Good luck with that.

[Rich]

I feel the same way when someone says "We'll work hard for you, coach" before a game starts.

Isn't that the expectation? It's rare that I say anything more than "Are your players properly equipped? Good luck." Anything else isn't worth my breath.

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by DesMoines

I'm going to do my best every game, but stuff happens. I recognize I'm probably not going to get absolutely every call perfect, but I'm certainly not planning on telling the kids and coaches that during a pre-game meeting.

Exactly. Remember, it's not what you say, it's what the coach hears. And saying "we're not going to be perfect out there" gives the coach the opportunity to hear "I (the official) suck". Why give the coach that opportunity?