Throwing Flags on Coaches

[JRutledge]

Axe,

We have a very similar situation outside of the bigger cities of Illinois. What I found out about that system is that ADs did not have a lot of choices. If they banned a crew at home, they might easily see them on the road. And many of the contracts are done so far in advance that it might not work to ban crews for future games. I will admit the system is not perfect (AD's assign games), but having assignors is not always a picnic either.

We also have coaches’ ratings (as just one factor for post-season) and it can be a problem as well. I will admit that it can cross your mind when you throw a flag (give a T or eject a coach). But like someone that works very close said with the IHSA says, “the rating system is not for the officials." I have kind of been in that mind set for some time now, because there is nothing you can do about it. If a coach wants to hold a call against you is petty in my mind. In our system it is a struggle to get ratings most of the time. So the more ratings help you than what an individual rating can be. But I will admit that the rating system has just made me make the action more obvious to everyone.


Peace