I hate it when this happens...kinda long

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by williebfree
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I disagree with your "bending over backwards" here. The coach needs a decisive response. Your toned down version is going to appear as if you aren't sure and open the door for more criticism. It is obvious that this coach decided he was going to get his "two cents worth" regardless of the officials approach.

[/B][/QUOTE]I agree completely with Willie.All you are doing in this situation is telling the coach what the rule is-nothing else.What you're trying to do is almost the same as apologizing to the coach for calling the rule properly in the first place.