Defensive calls Illegal...?

[ajmc]

Take a deep breath Robert, there is a definition for the word disconcerting. The point is that it has been decided that it is the covering official's judgement ALONE as to what constitutes disconcerting. Leaving such decisions in the hands of game officials has worked exceedingly well for over 100 years.

The ambiguity built into those decisions is largely based on experience with the soundness, impartiality and rationality of judgments made by game officials over the decades. Since it clearly isn't broke, there's really no need to tinker trying to fix anything.

Whenever a team, or a player, chooses to make some sort of signal, sound or otherwise indication that could reasonably be judged to be a disconcerting factor, they would be well advised to abandon that device for something that doesn't offer multiple interpretations. What we do isn't rocket science nor should we try and over complicate it. When a team, or player, insists on doing or saying something that can be interpreted different ways, they assume the risk of possible misinterpretation.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by ajmc

Whenever a team, or a player, chooses to make some sort of signal, sound or otherwise indication that could reasonably be judged to be a disconcerting factor, they would be well advised to abandon that device for something that doesn't offer multiple interpretations.

Another example of why officials should have coaching experience. You don't make up new signals during a game. If each team has prearranged the same signal word, something's got to give. I don't see why this should be any more controversial than having the teams wear contrasting colors.

Robert

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

Another example of why officials should have coaching experience. You don't make up new signals during a game. If each team has prearranged the same signal word, something's got to give. I don't see why this should be any more controversial than having the teams wear contrasting colors.

Robert

I agree with you 100%. Even more critical though is I think young coaches should get their officials license and work some junior high or freshman games. Many officials have played or coached. Most coaches have never officiated.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

I agree with you 100%. Even more critical though is I think young coaches should get their officials license and work some junior high or freshman games. Many officials have played or coached. Most coaches have never officiated.

Why only young coaches? Why does it matter if the first year coach is 25 or 45?