Illegal motion

[mikesears]

Sounds like you did the right thing for the level of the game except for stopping the game and consulting with the R and U. Your explanation to the coach was adequate and he was probably just working you.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mikesears

Sounds like you did the right thing for the level of the game except for stopping the game and consulting with the R and U. Your explanation to the coach was adequate and he was probably just working you.

Yeah, I don't have a problem with it either. Not all JV games are created equal.

I wouldn't have flagged it either and would've shut the coach down sooner.

I don't work wings much anymore (I'm a WH on Fridays) but when I go out there I don't put up with a lot of yelling at the lower levels. The coaches need to spend more time coaching and less time worrying about us. It isn't the NFL or even HS varsity.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I don't work wings much anymore (I'm a WH on Fridays) but when I go out there I don't put up with a lot of yelling at the lower levels. The coaches need to spend more time coaching and less time worrying about us. It isn't the NFL or even HS varsity.

I agree. Get them back on task.

[stegenref]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I wouldn't have flagged it either and would've shut the coach down sooner.

OK, how do you "shut a coach down"? I wasn't really too confident that I hadn't blown the call, so it would've be hard to argue with him, but in the future, what do you say to a coach who is going nuts like that? He was a relatively young coach...probably in his late 20s...they seem to be the worst from what I've seen.

[InsideTheStripe]

Originally Posted by stegenref

OK, how do you "shut a coach down"? I wasn't really too confident that I hadn't blown the call, so it would've be hard to argue with him, but in the future, what do you say to a coach who is going nuts like that? He was a relatively young coach...probably in his late 20s...they seem to be the worst from what I've seen.

I would probably tell him something along the lines of... "Coach _____, I've listened to your concerns and explained my position. We're going to have to move on now." At that point, I'd ignore anything he says regarding the action on that play unless it rises to the level of earning him a USC foul.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by stegenref

OK, how do you "shut a coach down"? I wasn't really too confident that I hadn't blown the call, so it would've be hard to argue with him, but in the future, what do you say to a coach who is going nuts like that? He was a relatively young coach...probably in his late 20s...they seem to be the worst from what I've seen.

Don't ever argue or try to justify a call. Just shut down the bad behavior.

"I hear what you're saying. Move on." If he doesn't, a flag for USC will get his undivided attention.

I'm serious.