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It's not an automatic T
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If a coach says something to me about foul counts, that is when I am a smartazz. I will either say, "So" or "Stop fouling." But I will not automatically call a T for this.
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Assuming the foul count comment isn't at the ABS limit:
First time: "I don't count 'em, Coach, I just call 'em when they happen" Second time: "That's enough, Coach." Third time: Whack. While saying in my head: "and now it's 10 to 4" |
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+1 "I guess they need to stop fouling then." Said this before. |
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I am with you Rut. I Tell them, "Tell your players to stop fouling"
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It is possible to have a civil conversation about the foul count.
Last week GV at halftime: Coach: The fouls are 11 to 3. I know we're fouling, but they only fouled us 3 times? Me: Coach, how many times did you even attempt to throw the ball into the paint? (opponent had 2 BIG girls in there) Coach: _______________
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That sounds like too long of a discussion over something they are trying to accuse you of something nefarious. You are not going to "reason" with them most of the time if you are discussing this issue. Even if you tell them why they are getting more fouls called, they will still debate it with you. That is why I say what I say so that they will get the message I am not going to debate this with them.
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A coach complaining about the foul count is basically accusing the officials of cheating.
Officials that purposely keep the foul count even are basically cheating. I'm not sure what it is, but I am getting increasingly tired of coaches and nonsense like this. We have to care about one team or another to even consider cheating and...we don't care that much. I also don't know of one official that is purposely kicking calls. How many of us have actually listened to blanking and moaning from a coach and changed a call? It happens so little that it is counterproductive. I understand emotions involved with basketball, but some of the coaches - in my area anyway - just take it too far. Most of the college coaches I have come in contact with this season are OK once you acknowledge their concern - and they are often working for their jobs. High school coaches on the other hand can take it to another level. If it is an extension of the classroom, some of them are horrible teachers. I have worked in areas where high school coaches make $100,000 (reportedly) and the only thing they do is coach. Where I live right now is not one of those areas! Sorry, that is the end of my rant.
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Had a game recently in which the foul count started 6-0 in the first half. During free throws for the 6th foul the coach stated the foul count was 6 to zero. I replied "So?" Yes, I know, not the proper response. But since I did address his statement improperly I allowed him to engage me in conversation. During our quick talk I pointed out to the coach that his team was playing a tight man defense and the opponent weren't even getting back on defense and giving up uncontested shots. (he was winning 19-13 at the time).
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