Advice

[HLin NC]

It can be difficult. First game of this season, my sideline's coach brought up something from two years ago when things started going south for his team.

You certainly don't want to be the one to broach the subject but I agree with Jeff; that was then, this is now. If he's not over it, it's his problem.
You have to try and be the adult and a professional.

[Texas Aggie]

I think if you just respond to questions and not comments, you'll be fine.

[Sonofanump]

If he asks, you were only following the rules set forth and the player ejected himself from the game due to his conduct.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Sonofanump

If he asks, you were only following the rules set forth and the player ejected himself from the game due to his conduct.

NO!

If he asks, you simply tell him you're here to officiate THIS game, not rehash old ones. I would not engage in ANY conversation about the previous events.

[legend]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

NO!

If he asks, you simply tell him you're here to officiate THIS game, not rehash old ones. I would not engage in ANY conversation about the previous events.

I agree here 100 %! Let the past stay there. If he brings it up find something professional to respond with, preferably along the lines of the current game or something like that. A short memory is often a good thing. You could even say that you've do so many games since that assignment that you really don't remember what happened and just move on.
Good luck, hope all goes well.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

NO!

If he asks, you simply tell him you're here to officiate THIS game, not rehash old ones. I would not engage in ANY conversation about the previous events.

Totally agree.

"Coach, I do not do history." Then walk away or move on in the conversation.

Peace

[bob jenkins]

Coach, if you want to continue to have this conversation, then we'll continue it 15 yards that way.

[legend]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Coach, if you want to continue to have this conversation, then we'll continue it 15 yards that way.

I don't know, I think I'd be careful here. Why throw gas on the fire when you have the chance to throw water on it. I'm sure that we all would love to actually say that, but I dont think that road has a good end to it for anyone.

[Sonofanump]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Totally agree.

"Coach, I do not do history." Then walk away or move on in the conversation.

Peace

I like that.

[Refsmitty]

Thanks fellas - I'll let ya all know how it goes Friday night!

[jchamp]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

NO!

If he asks, you simply tell him you're here to officiate THIS game, not rehash old ones. I would not engage in ANY conversation about the previous events.

Exactly this.

While it's good to be cognizant of behavioral trends, each game, each play, and even each action within each play, should be judged according to its own merits. If an action requires penalty, assess it and move on. There's no reason to hold animosity to a coach or team for something that happened weeks or months ago. It's that kind of thinking that begets generational anger, lifelong grudges, and a host of other unsavory behaviors.

Call a football game, and have fun doing it. And if you're not enjoying your work, you're doing it wrong.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by Sonofanump

If he asks, you were only following the rules set forth and the player ejected himself from the game due to his conduct.

I've gotten to know Bill LeMonnier over the last few years and he says to announce ejections to the coach this way: "Coach, #12 has disqualified himself." It tells the story the way it actually happened and puts the responsibility on the player.