The worst a coach said to me this year

[JugglingReferee]

Well, with me having maybe a dozen games left in the year, it might be safe to say that the worst that a coach has said to me has already been said:

"What is that call? You just made that up."

It seems rather innocent, but it reeks of disrespect. There was no "joking tone" to his comment whatsoever. He made the comment while running down the sideline with a much louder than necessary voice. The coach further showed his lack of knowledge by using terms like "false start" (I'm in Canada where there is no such term). My colleagues would confirm how much time and effort I put into officiating. Between reading forums, mechanics manuals, etc, etc, I easily put more hours into this avocation off-field than I do on-field.

To me, this assistant coach is calling me a cheat and a fraud. I don't recall having ever been that disrespected before. For that team, I would rather them keep the game fee and show me respect than feel like that they think this type of comment is beneficial all the while paying me $45.

What was the worse that someone directed to you this season?

Oh ya... the call: illegal contact on an eligible receiver.