Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

t is my experience that officials have a strong desire to grow in their discipline. We are basically rational thinking citizens who have a strong yearning for justice, hence our insistence for playing by the rules. Off the field, I have yet to meet a coach whom I did not like as a person. Most are outstanding citizens, great family men, good leaders, excellent role models for their communities.

On the field, most coaches conduct themselves professionally. But given the laws of probability, officials are bound to get their share of aggressive coaches during the course of a season. Given the circumstances of any individual game, though, Coach Jekyll can become Coach Hyde, a person who will do anything but remain professional!

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