Coach conduct to be a POE again in 2021?

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

Could it be -- just a guess here -- that the NCAA is cultivating a pro wrestling audience? That the conduct that on its face is unsportsmanlike is actually all part of the show, and appreciated by the audience? And the powers that be understand this?

If this hypothesis is correct, then it would be limited to big time football, and you wouldn't see it at JV games, lightweight games, or the DIII games where the audience gets in for free and is usually outnumbered by the players. Anyone know if this sort of coach conduct is widespread at the lower levels too, or just a phenomenon of the showcase contests?

The NCAA and the national coordinator have made very clear that they expect coaches who come onto the field to protest officiating to be penalized.

Unfortunately the NCAA and Steve Shaw don't have any control over the conferences when it comes to assigning games.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by SC Official

The NCAA and the national coordinator have made very clear that they expect coaches who come onto the field to protest officiating to be penalized.

Unfortunately the NCAA and Steve Shaw don't have any control over the conferences when it comes to assigning games.

But do you have an answer to my question: Are you seeing unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches at NCAA games where there's little or no audience (and no TV)?

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

But do you have an answer to my question: Are you seeing unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches at NCAA games where there's little or no audience (and no TV)?

I don't officiate college football nor do I watch any NCAA games that aren't on TV. So I do not have an answer for you.