12-13 rule changes

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tref

As with most things in officiating there are no absolutes, always or automatics. When a coach has a resonable question on a play that could've went either way & I'm right there in front of him, I think he deserves to know what we saw.

When I'm not available, I give them the finger... the index finger that is
Thats pretty universal in its meaning.

I disagree, communication with coaches is a HUGE part of our job. Everybody that worked deep into March Madness were excellent communicators with coaches.

Now if they wanna pushback & argue the explanation I give them, its simple, "Oh I'm sorry, did I lead you to believe this was a debate, coach. That's what I saw on the play."
And yes, he can have the last word after that, because I'm walking away.

My point is an explanation is a courtesy. I have looked at this for a long time and still look at it that way today. And usually they only get an explanation when they have been behaving during the most of the game. For example we have gone two quarters and a coach has not said anything, then all of a sudden asks a question when I am standing right next to him. Our explanation ultimately is at the table. Usually much conversation usually turns into a debate (at the HS level). I am not saying to never talk to a coach, but just take issue with the characterization that we owe it to them to tell them something on a tough call. What they need to do is coach their kids and stop worrying about what we are doing or calling. Unless I have missed something, I have never seen a foul called and because of the conversation with a coach the call is taken back and we forget it never happened.

Peace