39 minutes ago, Hungover_in_Andover said:

4th quarter, and he was done for the night, and on the sideline, and spoke to a ref. Talbert said that a specific Male player was playing dirty, and the ref threw a flag. I do not know what preceded the exchange, so not sure if there was chirping prior.

Seems like more ejections are happening for player vocals to officials. Is this evidencing less discipline and respect for officials? Or are officials over reacting with rabbit ears? Thought ejection usually followed 2nd unsportsmanlike for this type offense?

2 hours ago, Oldercoach said:

Seems like more ejections are happening for player vocals to officials. Is this evidencing less discipline and respect for officials? Or are officials over reacting with rabbit ears? Thought ejection usually followed 2nd unsportsmanlike for this type offense?

Both, IMO. Talbert was flagged after a first down earlier in the game I believe, for what was perceived as him stepping over a player after a first down.

I think there is a degree of some refs being more sensitive to on and off field stimuli. Football fights on social media, strong opinions on message boards about discipline... Most of the time, if the kids would understand they gain NOTHING by retaliating, this wouldn't be an issue.