That I have seen referees being overly aggressive to coaches.

and players...

 

I can think of one in particular.

Certainly the physicality (is that a word?) and quickness of today's game has created a heightened level of both positioning and instantaneous judgements on officials, i.e. faster game produces more plays thus more calls. More calls means more decisions by officials thus more opportunities for disagreements. So, back to the question, are coaches (assuredly mostly alpha males) being more aggressive with officials (maybe a high % also, alpha males)? Or, were coaches always seeing how they were to conduct themselves about the same?

Saw an ejection last year in Mike Murphy Classic where a double T was called early when two players wrestled for loose ball and both failed to release after whistle. Later one of the offenders attempting to take the charge was called for not being set. On his back he reacted with a verbal "Oh,no". Second T, ejection, two game suspension. IMO, the penalty did not fit the crime.

Same thing happened at the Greenup Co - Allan Cent game .1st jump ball both held on a little long, double T called. (my op really bad call) than the Allan cent kid , a few min later looked at Ref and said they are holding my jersey, T num 2... Both by the same Ref , who is well know to give quick T`s. There where probably 10 other times a player ask or said something in same manner . Both where bad call`s and now the kids out 2 games.