I had to look that one up. Thanks for the new word.

The downtrodden and servile officials of the world want you representing them???? They think the same way you do???? You are their voice????? Good Lord John. You need your head examined.

Bigjohn - I enjoy, as I'm sure many of the others, opinions from the coaching side of the game. I would guess that some of the most rude responses you receive are from some of the most timid officials out there (or they could be from somebody's grandmother!). Hope you have a successful season and keep us informed as to all the good/bad/maybe calls made in your game.


I get this kind of message often.

Was that during your temper tantrum on the NFHS forum when you deleted your posts and threatened to leave?

I also don't see anything in that message asking you to spread inane comments about the rules across the four corners of the internet but I'm sure you have a quiver full of those messages as well.

.....and messages from your mom don't count. :D

4 out of 5 dentists e-mail him for his toothpaste recommendations as well.

I have to say, I really like the kindlier and gentlier Jurassic.

Seriously? An email that remains anonymous accuses your detractors of being timid? You should know the two words I'm thinking right now, but you probably don't.

"Bull Schitt!"

there was a name on it, I removed it, there were many.

Yup, and you're proud ot it too, ain't ya, trollboy?

Hit the lacrosse boards yet today? Rugger?

Sigh....so many websites to troll, so few hours. Ever think of hiring an assistant troll? You know, like a troll de campe?

You have 'em all saved too, don't you?

Did you print them out and spiral bind them together also?

Perhaps you keep them by your bedside so you can read them when you can't sleep at night, taking you to that magical land of candy gum drops that grow on trees, streams of fresh brewed beer flow freely and there are even officials there that actually enjoy reading your spirited and informed thoughts about the rules.

Yes John, there is such a place, where officials always call butt blocking and never tell the coach "three in the box". These kindly officials also never refuse to speak with you because you're just an assistant. Their calls are always perfect and nary an adornment is missed. It is a perfect land and you, sir, have the vehicle to get us there.

Oh, I'm well acquainted with bigjohn from the various NFHS forums, Snaqs. He's a serial troll. It's his mission in life. But ya gotta admit, he is one of the better ones. Look at how got everybody here going..and forgetting all about actual football officiating at the same time.

Did I write that? I'm too lazy to look it up, but it sounds like what I'd say and how I'd say it.

If I didn't write it, it's one helluva a smart guy who did.

And I guarantee you this: I'm certainly not timid. If you asked me about this rule and even if you wasted a timeout for a conference, I would tell you exactly what I (or some intelligent, probably quite dashing official) wrote in the post you quoted. What will you do about it? The NFHS and my state do not accept protests and I feel I have the spirit and intent of the rule on my side.

Hey I'm just bored at work.