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Originally Posted by homealone
looks like I am being over cynical, then  |
No, you're not, although it's not from the coaches.
If you watch the main referee in a big game, he will make the "Time out" sign (waving crossed arms above his head) and then pat his head.
This means it's an "administrative" time out, ie one arranged with the media companies so they can put their commercial breaks in!