Centre played so well that Ruff and Austin seldom even questioned the officials. Austin had warned me before the game not to say anything to the officials, the exact opposite of what Centre trainer Jamey Gay had said. He told a story about the game at Trinity where he almost got a technical by questioning a call from the bench. Not a word to the officials, Austin said. Maybe just one or two, I pleaded.
Coaches always get on officials.
It s part of the game. Not a word, Austin said. I did say a few things but not to the officials. With six minutes to play, Centre had starting guard Sarah Fouts on the bench. She asked Austin if anyone was in foul trouble.