You came all the way over here for that?

[JRutledge]

I am sorry, football officials never "owe" a coach an explanation. It is a courtesy for us to give an explanation. When we do give an explanation, the coach better behave in a manner that is sportsmanlike or calm. When a coach comes yelling and screaming, all bets are off. I do think we should be able to be approachable, but that means by being treated with some respect. When that respect by the coaches are not given, then we have every right to throw flags.

I am also a baseball umpire and I cannot think of one time where I was face to face with a coach. What you see in the pros almost never applies to amateur sports.

Peace