This may sound less than genuine, but I have missed Rainjacks comments this year. And I feel a little responsible for his bowing out. I'm going to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to him and hope he sees it before too much time passes. In addition, I am sorry if my statements about the referee topic offended him. Most of what I said was overstatement and exaggeration, I would never ever disrespect or physically assault an official unless he assaulted me first. Okay that sounded childish, hope you know what I am trying to relay. I have always treated officials the same way I wanted to be treated. I have challenged a call or two or three over the past three decades, but only in the spirit of responsible coaching. I still have the whistle of the first technical I received at a Lohn basketball game in 1997. The ole referee who charged me with the technical remained a close associate of mine until he retired. I often wonder how he is doing.
Anyway, forgive me RJ for my over-aggressive and boring comments. I hope to see you on this board again, soon. I hope the Almighty blesses us all. Harley