Post-Game Cordials...

[Travelling Man]

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

Never a good idea to hang around at the end of ANY level game. As easy as it is to have a player or coach come up to you and thank or compliment you, it's equally as easy for a bitter coach or player to come up to you and give you THEIR thoughts on your skill and abilities (or lack of). Then you're in the middle of a confrontation with very little recourse if anything goes really bad.

Forget about appearing aloof...we SHOULD be aloof. It's easier to be impartial that way. Just head to your area...wait for your partner(s)...but get the he!! out of Dodge as quickly as practical.

And that's what I observe the refs on tv games to do---the minute the horn sounds they scramble off the court like they are running from a "child support" judge who wants to garnish their game check!