Rule book?

[Snake~eyes]

Originally posted by mikesears
James,

I don't know that I could flag a coach if he simply asked me to look at a rulebook that he had. I'm not going to look at it if he offers it to me because I am confident in my own knowledge and application of the rules. If HE can locate the pertinent information, I will let him have do his homework and I will give him my ear for a short period of time. But if he can't locate the information, he won't get my ear.

My first year as the white hat, I had a coach ask me if I'd like to look at his copy of the rulebook after he didn't agree with my administration of an overtime period. He went so far as to state, "the Radio announcer is a former official and he says ..... blah blah blah..." The "former official turned radio announcer" was wrong I simply stated, "Coach, I know the rule but I'd be happy to review it with you after the game is over. We've got some more football to play." We never did discuss it after the game. It is amazing how forgetful a coach can get if he wins the game.

Now, I certainly will consider a flag if he is using the rulebook in an attempt to show up the crew. e.g. He shorts wording from the rulebook after our discussion is over.

I'm sorry but I don't agree with James at all, I agree with Mike Sears 100%. You should know the rulebook cold so when he does take it out, say coach this discussion is over, you should reread rule 2 in the book. or what ever. thats my thoughts on the subject.