Re: Defering in the NFL

"Jim R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> >Heh.  I'm imagining the scene:
>
> >Jim: "Blue Captain, ya know Coach Johnson said if you won the toss, you
> >should defend that end of the field to start the game, so make your choice."
>
> Actually, I do this at the sideline *before* we go out to the center of the
> field.

This is excellent preventive officiating, if you feel it's necessary.


> >Jock: "Uh, I think we'll..."
> >
> >Jim: "Did I mention that Coach Johnson said he'd checked the weather
> >forecast, and that the wind, which is currently blowing strongly from that
> >direction, isn't expected to last more than the time for the 1st quarter?"
> >
> >Jock: "Thanks, but..."
> >
> >Jim: "Did I mention that Coach Johnson said you were the best person
> >he could think of to carry out his well-considered plans, and that he's
> >so glad your teammates selected you for that honor?"
>
> >Jock: "Uh..."
>
> >Jim: "Before you decide, maybe you should consider that even at this late
> >date, coaches have authority to cut players."
>
> >Etc.  Are these varsity games?  I'm exaggerating above of course,
> >but I don't know if it really serves these kids for you to act in that
> >capacity. Do you have other considerations?
>
> Yes, these are HS varsity games.  As I posted earlier, coaches aren't apt to
> take kindly to our "making" them kick off to start both halves (accidentally,
> that is).

But, THIS ISN'T YOUR FAULT!!!

Any coach who even begins to chew ME out because his
captain either didn't know, or couldn't follow, his instructions
would be DQ'ed on the spot, and then the Game Report to
State will recommend lunch with the Commissioner.

The Commission will LUV this, since the coach will pick up
the tab because he's making an extra $50K/season for
coaching.


> And make no mistake -- they WILL blame us, no matter
> who actually screwed up.

And make no mistake, I'll run their ASS right off the field,
and into the locker room, where he can count his money
while we play the game.


> We won't (in that coach's eyes) be able to do anything right
> for the rest of the night.

Yes, but he'll be watching it on television from his RV.  :^)


> So, I take measures to prevent this from happening.

If you like taking steps to prevent irrational misconduct, go for it.


> It's not really coaching on my part.  I just make sure that the
> coach, the speaking captain and I are all on the same page.

There's nothing wrong with this, just as long as the coach is not
calling the toss or giving you the options instead of the captain.


> If someone doesn't like it -- sue me.

It sounds like these coaches might do exactly that, if you
should ever fuck-up their toss, instead of him or his kids.

Do you tell the QB when his coach wants him to run, pass
or take a sack when under a heavy rush?

If not, why is this different?  %^)


--  Scott