Quote from: Newenglander on November 19, 2023, 05:52:36 PMQuote from: PaulNewman on November 19, 2023, 05:47:04 PMsomebody had posted NCAA rules on straight reds for players abusing officials- not sure how this hasn't carried over to the sidelinesQuote from: Hopkins92 on November 19, 2023, 05:26:20 PM
The guy grabbing his crotch should be, at a minimum, not allowed to travel to NC.
As others have said, there is something going on at Amherst that isn't "normal." Even if the opposing fans were giving the players the business, it's a very strange reaction after punching a ticket to the F4 to go over, as a team, to the opposing fans like that. It's definitely a culture thing. Us vs. Everybody, chip on your shoulder, constantly chippy in your style. That's all fine... Until you channel that into highly inappropriate and unsportsmanlike behavior.
With all of that said... I know folks feel strongly on here, especially those that have noted this culture and its problematic (at times) results. But I don't see a coach getting fired for that display. First off, there's another side to this in terms of what was going on with those fans. This wasn't done in a vacuum, I'm sure. There's no excuse for it, but I'd appreciate hearing what sparked that stuff.
Agreed. I don't there is any chance Serpone gets fired or even "a stern talking to"....as though he doesn't absorb and dismiss the latter multiple times a game.
And you're also right that they likely were responding to some stick from the Midd crowd.. But the risk with that is each and every instance gets explained away. There's always an apologist at the ready to compartmentalize anything negative as aberration and collude with a narrative that Amherst actually holds the rightful grievance as the ultimate victim of unfair targeting. Rapal was cited for his behavior in the 1st round match.
400+ programs....and we're supposed to believe that it's a total coincidence or unfair targeting that we're yet again talking about Amherst coach and player behavior.
The bench decorum was a point of emphasis for officials this season... we really need to hold these programs accountable. Not even sure what the governing body will do in this case, but something needs to be done. This year was a chance for us officials to curb this mindset/behavior.
Coaching and Team Area Decorum. Coaches, players and bench personnel must behave in a responsible and professional manner. Officials will focus on enforcing good sportsmanship and a high level of decorum within the coaching and team areas. "Over the top" unprofessional behavior includes actions which show a clear lack of respect for game officials or the opposing team. Officials are reminded that they are expected to punish this type of behavior.