Illegal motion

[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.